Which Statement About Self-Conscious Emotions in Middle Childhood Is True

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which statement about self-conscious emotions in middle childhood is true?

• A) Children feel guilty only if an adult or peer is present to witness their transgressions.
• B) Children feel guilty for any mishap, including those that are accidental.
• C) Pride motivates children to take on further challenges, whereas guilt prompts them to strive for self-improvement.
• D) Children rarely feel guilty for cheating or lying unless they are caught or punished for their behavior.

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Definitions:

European Traders

Refers to merchants from Europe engaged in international trade, notably active in the trade of goods, slaves, and commodities during the colonial period.

African Slaves

People from the African continent forcibly taken and transported to other parts of the world primarily for free labor through the transatlantic slave trade.

Seventeenth Century

The period from January 1, 1601, to December 31, 1700, marking the 17th century in the Gregorian calendar, noted for significant cultural, scientific, and geographical explorations.

North American Colonies

Territories in North America that were claimed, settled, and governed by European powers prior to becoming independent nations.