All of the following statements about the developing self are supported by research except

Question

a. parents' statements to and about their infants play an important role in the self that is constructed throughout infancy and early childhood
b. parents who are critical or demanding about their child's performance in one domain may inadvertently make their child anxious about achievement in other domains
c. parental praise is irrelevant to children's developing sense of themselves as competent
d. children who hear comments like "Nice job picking up your toys" show feelings of pride that are incorporated into their self-representation

Answer 1

C