In the context of contingent self-esteem, children who believe that they can succeed if they try, who enjoy challenges, and who have faith in their ability to meet those challenges tend to have parents who

A. praise their efforts.
B. appreciate their inherent abilities.
C. idolize them.
D. provide generic praise.


Answer: A

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