A Child or Teen's Self-Concept Can Be Influenced by _______

question 24

Multiple Choice

A child or teen's self-concept can be influenced by _______

• A) comments made by parents or caregivers.
• B) nonverbal messages (including touch) from parents and caregivers.
• C) the form of discipline used by parents and caregivers.
• D) peers.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Internal Attributions

Explanations for behavior or outcomes that are based on internal factors, such as personality traits or effort.

External Attributions

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to situational factors outside the individual, rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge associated with completing a particular task, which can vary based on skills, resources, and other factors.