Why do young children tend to view themselves positively? What purpose does this serve?
What will be an ideal response?
Young children's overly optimistic perspective on their skills can be attributed to their cognitive development, attachment with caregivers, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback they usually receive when they attempt a task. These unrealistically positive expectations serve a developmental purpose: They contribute to young children's growing sense of initiative and aids them in learning new skills.
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Psychological tests are unstructured methods of assessment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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