Five-Year-Old Johan Has Very High Self-Esteem

question 95

Multiple Choice

Five-year-old Johan has very high self-esteem. His parents wonder whether this will change once he enters elementary school. Most likely, Johan's self-esteem will

• A) continue to rise, as long as he does not engage in social comparison with his peers.
• B) maintain its current level, but will slowly decline in the areas of peer relationships and athletic competence.
• C) continue to rise until he makes the transition from elementary to middle school.
• D) decline over the first few years of elementary school, but will likely rise after fourth grade.

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Definitions:

Gemeinschaft

A term used in sociology to describe a community or society characterized by close, personal relationships and a strong sense of common identity.

Gesellschaft

A term used by sociologists to describe a society primarily focused on social ties based on contractual relationships rather than personal bonds.

Solidarity

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

Anorexia

Affected individuals have a critically low body weight, experience an overpowering fear of increasing in weight, and maintain a distorted image of their physical dimensions or form.