Clive Is a Developmentally Typical Child

question 128

Essay

Clive is a developmentally typical child. Give examples of how the description of his best friend might differ when Clive is 3, 10, and 16 years old.

---

Definitions:

Goal Attainment

The process of setting, pursuing, and achieving objectives, often used as a measure of success or progress.

Intergroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups in judgment or treatment.

Self-Esteem

The degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief about the extent of control they have over events in their lives, which can be internal (believing they have control) or external (believing that outside forces have control).