Based on the research presented in your text, which of the following statements is true of self-esteem?
a) By age 12, self-esteem is stable and has been determined solely by the life experiences up to that point.
b) Self-esteem is typically based on a single area of competence.
c) A child's self-esteem, fairly stable by age 7, is determined solely by the information provided by parents, teachers, and peers.
d) Actual experiences and information provided by others form the basis for one's self-esteem.
Answer: d
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