Eder Studied Children's Self-Concepts by Asking Them to Choose Between

question 115

Multiple Choice

Eder studied children's self-concepts by asking them to choose between two descriptive statements.Do her findings support those obtained using the method of self-description?

• A)Yes, self-description provides a good estimate of self-concept for children of all ages.
• B)No, self-description overestimates the understanding that younger children have of their own characteristics.
• C)No, self-description underestimates the understanding that younger children have of their own characteristics.
• D)They do partially; self-description provides a good estimate of self-concept only in elementary school-aged children.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Stage Theory

A theory of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, suggesting that moral reasoning develops through a series of stages, from pre-conventional to conventional to post-conventional levels.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining what is right and wrong in a given situation, often influenced by cultural, personal, and societal norms.

Conceptually Problematic

Refers to ideas or theories that are difficult to understand, define, or apply due to vague or abstract premises.

Arnett

Refers to Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, a psychologist known for his work on emerging adulthood and development.