Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Development

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the development of self-concept during adolescence?

• A) In the development of a self-concept, girls seem to be influenced by both internal and external comparisons with others, whereas boys are more influenced by their internal, self-defined standards.
• B) Adolescents' self-concepts become more differentiated, and they are able to envision themselves in a variety of roles.
• C) By late adolescence, most teenagers think of themselves in terms of enduring traits, beliefs, or moral standards.
• D) Adolescents increasingly define themselves in terms of their appearance and physical qualities.

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Definitions:

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Free Recall

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