Telling a Child When She Succeeds That She "Works Hard

question 119

Multiple Choice

Telling a child when she succeeds that she "works hard," while telling her when she fails that she "lacks ability," will stimulate the child to develop a

• A)learned-helplessness orientation.
• B)moratorium identity status.
• C)strong sense of relational self-worth.
• D)belief-desire theory of mind.

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist who is the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Unconscious

A part of the mind that houses thoughts, memories, and desires not within conscious awareness, a concept central to psychoanalytic theories.

Neurotic

Refers to an individual experiencing emotional distress but not losing touch with reality, often resulting from underlying stress or anxiety.

Conscious

Being cognizant and reflective of one's own life, perceptions, thoughts, the environment, and life events.