Which statement about self-concept is correct?
a. Self-concept stays the same throughout life.
b. Self-concept is initially shaped by how others treat the individual.
c. Self-concept is finalized once the individual passes adolescence.
d. Illness has little effect on self-concept.
B
A person begins to develop identity during childhood and constantly reinforces and modifies it throughout life. Feedback from others may support and strengthen an aspect of identity already implanted or it may contradict an aspect and help change it.
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1. "You had a terrible loss. Feeling tired and alone must be very difficult for you." 2. "I would like to hear more about how you are feeling now." 3. "Try to get plenty of rest. Most people who suffer losses like yours need more sleep than usual to cope effectively." 4. "You seem sad. Can I sit with you for a while?"
A researcher records the number of times a mother made positive, encouraging comments to her toddler. This would be an example of:
A) Structured self-report B) Unstructured self-report C) Structured observation D) Unstructured observation
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a. co-trimoxazole. b. pyrimethamine. c. sulfamethoxazole. d. fluconazole.
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a. Right ventricle, left ventricle, left atrium b. Left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle c. Right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle d. Left atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle