Why Is Measuring Young Children's Self-Esteem Through Self-Report Difficult

question 87

Multiple Choice

Why is measuring young children's self-esteem through self-report difficult?

• A)At this stage children have difficulties with comprehension.
• B)At this stage children do not yet have a sense of "me."
• C)Self-appraisals at this age are totally unrealistic.
• D)They do not yet have the preoperational skills necessary for reflective thought.

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