Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Influences on Self-Concept

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding influences on self-concept?

• A) Formal operational thought transforms toddlers' self-vision into an internally consistent picture.
• B) Parental support contributes vitally to the clarity and optimism of children's self-concepts.
• C) Authoritarian parents tend to foster a realistic and positive self-concept in their children.
• D) School-age children with a history of elaborative parent-child conversations form incomplete self-concepts.

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Definitions:

Insecurely Attached

Describes an attachment style in individuals who have developed anxiety or avoidance in close relationships due to inconsistent or negative early interactions with caregivers.

Biological Maturation

The process of physical and psychological development in organisms, guided by genetic factors.

Nativist Position

A theory in cognitive development asserting that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hard-wired into the brain at birth.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors accepted and practiced by their society or social group.