Damon's (1994) and others' complaint against American educators and parents is that many tend to

a. underestimate the significance of self-esteem.
b. provide children with an inflated sense of self-worth.
c. underestimate the importance of telling children how great they are (even if it is false praise).
d. provide feedback that is too harsh.


b

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