Which of the following statements is true of children's self-esteem?

A. Self-esteem decreases when children face a problem and try to cope with it.
B. Self-esteem increases when children avoid a problem.
C. The straightforward teaching of real skills to children often results in decreased achievement and, thus, in diminished self-esteem.
D. Children have the highest self-esteem when they perform competently in domains that are important to them.


Answer: D

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