Claire Is 8 Years Old and in Third Grade

question 66

Multiple Choice

Claire is 8 years old and in third grade.Considering the aspects of self-regulation typically seen at different grade levels, which one of the following is most likely to be true for Claire?

• A)She has little ability to control her impulses.
• B)She feels guilty when she does something wrong.
• C)She has many ways of keeping herself motivated during boring tasks.
• D)She often chooses activities that help her reach her long-range goals.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Contextual

Relating to the circumstances surrounding a situation or event which add meaning.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory and therapeutic approach that emphasizes the exploration of unconscious desires and conflicts as they manifest in behavior.

Uninvolved

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from their life.