Provide a description of a preschool-age child’s self-concept

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . During the preschool years, children generally define themselves in concrete and physical characteristics.
2 . Preschool-age children generally overestimate their capabilities and expect to do well.
3 . This is because they have not yet started comparing themselves to others.
4 . Preschool-age children’s view of themselves also reflects the way their particular culture considers the self.

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a. men and women hold surprisingly different kinds of gender stereotypes. b. people in different cultures have very different stereotypes, when it comes to judging the personalities of women and men. c. ethnic background does not have a consistent effect on North American gender stereotypes. d. factors such as gender, ethnicity, and culture are all strongly related to the nature of people's stereotypes.

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The dramatic case of patient H.M. clearly illustrates that ___________ is crucial for the formation of long-term memories.

A. the hippocampus B. synaptic consolidation C. vitamin B1 D. deep processing

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Which of the following is a characteristic of stimulants?

A. analgesia B. depression C. an increase in arousal D. anxiety reduction

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Carl Rogers believed that everyone can get closer to self-actualization when they experience __________

a. strong economic support b. unconditional positive regard c. proper nutrition d. strong attachment during infancy

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