Self-Esteem Tends to Decline During Elementary School Because Children

question 211

Multiple Choice

Self-esteem tends to decline during elementary school because children:

• A) can realistically compare their abilities to their peers.
• B) have reached the preoperational stage and are scared.
• C) are exposed to more discipline.
• D) have developed learned helplessness.

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