Becky Is Struggling to Learn Her Alphabet Letters

question 42

Multiple Choice

Becky is struggling to learn her alphabet letters.Her kindergarten teacher,frustrated by failed attempts to teach her,says to Becky,"All the other girls and boys can write most of the letters and you can't even say their names." The teacher believes she is motivating the child to work harder by comparing Becky to the others.Which of the following predictions is most consistent with Cooley's theory of self-development?

• A)Becky will develop a sense of agency because she is more motivated to compete with her peers.
• B)Becky will not develop a sense of agency because she is not given adequate support.
• C)Becky will work harder to develop her sense of self-esteem.
• D)Becky will incorporate her teacher's negative evaluations into her construction of her own sense of self.

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The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions based on a critical evaluation of evidence and reasoning.

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