Sharon Is a 12-Year-Old Who Does Not Believe That She

question 12

Multiple Choice

Sharon is a 12-year-old who does not believe that she can be academically successful. Considering the textbook's discussion of factors that promote positive self-perceptions, you should:

• A) Tell her at least once a day that she is smarter than she thinks she is.
• B) Tell her that social skills are more important than academics anyway.
• C) Put her in situations in which she will experience academic success.
• D) Foster a friendship between Sharon and a student who is academically gifted.

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