Lillian Came from a Difficult and Disadvantaged Childhood

question 18

Multiple Choice

Lillian came from a difficult and disadvantaged childhood. After struggling to find her way in college, she began to excel and find her strengths. Now she feels like nothing can hold her back from her dreams. Lillian is displaying the characteristic of emerging adulthood Jeffrey Arnett described as:

• A) feeling in-between stages.
• B) self-focused.
• C) instability and identity exploration.
• D) possibilities and transformations.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual or group holds, consciously or subconsciously, that manifests because it is believed.

Class Consciousness

Awareness of one's social class and its implications, often associated with a sense of collective interests and the struggle between different classes, particularly in Marxist theory.

Educational Capital

Refers to the accumulation of knowledge, skills, and qualifications that an individual obtains through their education, which can influence their social and economic opportunities.

Compensatory Education

Educational policies or programs designed to overcome deficits in a child's educational experiences, aiming to improve skills and provide opportunities especially for disadvantaged children.