Darien Knows That He Wants to Work with Children When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Darien knows that he wants to work with children when he grows up, but he wonders if he'd rather be a pediatrician or a teacher. This situation illustrates what important function that youngsters' sense of self serves?

• A) It influences how they react to certain events.
• B) It helps them think about possible future selves.
• C) It helps them make sense of things that happen to them.
• D) It motivates them to engage in behaviors to which other people will respond favorably.

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