At School, He Was Teased for Being a Carrot Top

question 2

Multiple Choice

At school, he was teased for being a carrot top, but as an adult, significant others complimented Liam on the striking color of his hair, and he began to consider it one of his more attractive features. What does this illustrate about the self-concept?

• A) Self-concept is present from birth.
• B) While some features of the self are immediately apparent, the significance we attach to them depends greatly on the opinions of others.
• C) We have no control over our reference groups.
• D) Children recognize "self" as distinct from surroundings at about age 16 to 24 months.

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