Which of the Following Assertions Is a True Statement About

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions is a true statement about the impact of peer, parental, and self standards on children's self-esteem?

• A)Over the course of childhood, peer acceptance becomes a progressively weaker effect on children's self-esteem.
• B)In late childhood, children's feelings of competence are tied more closely to parental evaluations than to peer evaluations.
• C)In adolescence, self-esteem becomes less and less tied to internalized standards.
• D)Adolescents who base their self-evaluations on other's standards are at increased risk for psychological problems.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation. Affected individuals voluntarily undereat and often overexercise, depriving their vital organs of nutrition. Anorexia can be fatal.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A numerical calculation that compares a person's weight and height to classify their body mass as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Eating Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which negatively affect a person's health and well-being.

Family Function

The way a family works to meet the needs of its members. Children need families to provide basic material necessities, to encourage learning, to help them develop self-respect, to nurture friendships, and to foster harmony and stability.