Which One of These Examples Best Reflects the Role That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which one of these examples best reflects the role that children's and adolescents' sense of self typically plays in their behavior?

• A) Linda knows she is a good reader, so she takes an extra reading class as an elective.
• B) Kim doesn't want to take any more math classes because she knows she's already good at math.
• C) Melissa thinks of herself as physically fit, so she doesn't think she needs to participate in sports or other physical activities.
• D) Nettie doesn't think she is very popular, so she smiles at others and tries to talk to them so they will like her.

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Definitions:

Illusion Of Control

The tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events, leading to unrealistic expectations about the impact of their actions.

Risky Behavior

Actions that expose individuals to harm or danger, often with a possibility of undesirable outcomes.

Conservative Behavior

A tendency to prefer traditional and established ways of doing things over new approaches.

Upward Counterfactual Thinking

The mental process of comparing current outcomes with more positive, alternative scenarios, often leading to feelings of dissatisfaction or motivation for improvement.