Taran's Father Plays Basketball with His Friends Using a Hoop

question 82

Multiple Choice

Taran's father plays basketball with his friends using a hoop set up in the driveway. Taran has been watching them, and decides he wants to try playing. His dad shows him how to shoot the ball, then gives it to Taran. Taran throws it, and it falls far short of the basket. Taran is excited and tries again, with the ball falling short a second time. His dad is encouraging, and Taran tells him, "I'll get it this time!" and makes another attempt. Which concept is Taran displaying?

• A) gender identity
• B) self-concept
• C) self-esteem
• D) gender norm

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