As Children Undergo the Cognitive Developments of Middle Childhood, Their

question 38

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As children undergo the cognitive developments of middle childhood, their self-concepts focus on concrete external traits, such as appearance, activities, and living situations.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

Assigning the cause of one's own or another's behavior to external factors or situations beyond the individual's control.

Kelley's Terminology

Refers to concepts and nomenclature introduced by psychologist Harold Kelley, particularly in relation to attribution theory.

Distinctiveness Information

Information that highlights how an object, individual, or event is different from others, enhancing memory and perception.

Internal Cause

An explanation of behavior or events attributing to factors within a person such as personal decisions, efforts, or characteristics.