Lucia is a pleasant-looking 9-year-old, but looking in the mirror, she feels that her arms and legs are too long for her body. In middle childhood, physical appearance __________.

A. does not factor into self-esteem
B. contributes more heavily to self-esteem among boys
C. cannot really be judged by children at these ages
D. contributes more heavily to self-esteem among girls


Answer: D

Psychology

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