Which Child Is LEAST Likely to Grow Up to Be

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which child is LEAST likely to grow up to be emotionally and socially competent?

• A) a Buddhist child living in Nepal whose parents criticize him when he expresses negative emotion
• B) an African American child living in a dangerous neighborhood whose parents encourage angry responses to conflict
• C) a Japanese child who frequently expresses intense negative emotion
• D) a European American child who has a firm understanding of her own and others' emotions

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Definitions:

Depression

A psychological condition marked by a continuous low mood or a lack of enthusiasm for activities, leading to considerable disruption in daily functioning.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have power over events in their lives.

George Kelly

An American psychologist noted for his contribution to personal construct psychology, emphasizing how individuals interpret events and develop cognitive systems.

Static Traits

Personality characteristics or attributes that are believed to be consistent and unchanging over time.