Which of the Following Accounts for the Reduction in Adolescent

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounts for the reduction in adolescent self-esteem between middle childhood and ages 12 to 13?

• A) increased awareness of others due to their expanding peer group
• B) the presence of concrete operational thought
• C) the cognitive maturity that allows awareness of the discrepancies between one's real self and one's ideal self
• D) decrease in their cognitive ability as they begin to develop more intimate relationships

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