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:

Emotional Intelligence

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