Preschool children's generally optimistic belief in their own abilities often
a. is accurate. c. is unrealistic.
b. is realistic. d. is related to their interactions with peers.
Question 2Children who believe they are competent develop feelings of positive self-efficacy and behave effectually,
a. even if they are not competent. c. only if they also have high self-esteem
b. only if they are really competent. d. even when they have little motivation
Question 3Unlike self-esteem, self-efficacy relates to a person's
a. sense of global worth. c. acceptance by peers.
b. ability to reach goals. d. work ethic.
Question 4Self-efficacy is
a. the way a person defines himself or herself.
b. the way a person is viewed by peers.
c. the confidence one has in being able to control events in one's surroundings
d. the degree of independence that one has.
Question 5Over time, self-esteem
a. varies among domains. c. is separate from personality characteristics.
b. usually decreases into young adulthood. d. have can some degree of heritability.
Question 6Which of the following is not a good way to promote children's self-esteem?
a. praising them only when they accomplish difficult tasks
b. praising them for all their efforts, whether or not they succeed at tasks
c. encouraging them when they struggle with a tough problem
d. not becoming involved when they struggle with a tough problem
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