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Mayra Gonzalez
on Dec 20, 2024
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Young children's tendency to offer extremely positive descriptions of themselves is MOST likely due to their:
A) difficulty distinguishing between how they would like to be, and how they actually are.
B) difficulty distinguishing between their own behaviors and those of others.
C) internalization of the constant praise that they receive from adults.
D) tendency to remember successes more than failures.
Positive Descriptions
Refers to expressions or statements that convey favorable qualities or attributes of a subject.
Praise
An expression of approval, commendation, or admiration.
Failures
Instances of not achieving a desired or intended outcome, often used as learning opportunities.
- Differentiate the attributes of self-descriptions in early childhood.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the attributes of self-descriptions in early childhood.
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