Which of the Following Statements Is True of Self-Esteem of Children

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of self-esteem of children in middle childhood?

• A) By middle childhood, children can compare themselves with other children and arrive at a more honest and critical self-appraisal.
• B) Children's self-esteem rises throughout middle childhood, reaching a high peak at 12 or 13.
• C) Children with low self-esteem tend to have parents who are restrictive, while children with a favorable self-image are more likely to have authoritarian parents.
• D) During middle childhood, girls tend to have more positive self-concepts in math and physical appearance than boys.

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