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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