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Jaxon's Father Is Teaching Him to Take a Shower by Himself

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Jaxon's father is teaching him to take a shower by himself, without help. First he turns on the water for Jaxon, helps him get in the tub, and instructs him on how to wash his hair and his body. The next evening, he turns on the water and helps Jaxon into the tub, but lets Jaxon wash himself. The next night, he lets Jaxon turn the water on and adjust the temperature himself. Finally, on the last night he asks Jaxon to go take a shower without helping him at all. This withdrawal of help that is no longer needed demonstrates _______________.


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Self-Concept Change

Self-Concept Change involves the evolution or alteration of how one perceives, thinks about, and values oneself over time, often in response to experiences and reflection.

Introspection

The analysis or inspection of an individual's own cognitive and emotional activities.

Endowment Effect

The tendency for people to ascribe more value to things merely because they own them.

Ouija Board

A flat board marked with letters, numbers, and other symbols, used to attempt communication with spirits through a movable indicator or planchette.

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