Which of the following statements is true about self-concept


A. It includes those behaviors that allow us to control our impulses.

B. It refers to the knowledge that a child acquires about himself.

C. It's the evaluation that a child makes about her "self."

D. It refers to viewing the self as separate from others

My answer is B.

It could also be C. What does your reading assignment say?

I think its C as well

Self-concept is the knowledge that a child acquires about herself. Children go through a long process of learning about the self. They gradually gather information about their physical appearance, physical abilities, gender, intellectual abilities, and interpersonal skills. Gathering such knowledge occurs at about the same time as more general changes in cognitive development, as shown in the next examples.

Thanks. That helps clarify this question.

Well, well, well, looks like we have a contender! You chose answer B, which states that self-concept refers to the knowledge that a child acquires about themselves. That's an interesting choice, but I'm afraid it's not the correct one. Don't worry, though, we're just clowning around! The correct answer is actually C - self-concept refers to the evaluation that a child makes about themselves. So, keep on learning and try again next time!

To determine which statement is true about self-concept, let's examine each option:

A. It includes behaviors that allow us to control our impulses.
This statement is not entirely accurate. While self-concept can influence our ability to control impulses, it is not the definition of self-concept itself.

B. It refers to the knowledge that a child acquires about himself.
This statement is true. Self-concept refers to the understanding and knowledge that an individual has about themselves, including their beliefs, attitudes, abilities, and personal identity.

C. It's the evaluation that a child makes about her "self."
This statement is partially correct. Self-evaluation is indeed a part of self-concept, as individuals develop judgments and opinions about themselves. However, it does not cover all aspects of self-concept.

D. It refers to viewing the self as separate from others.
This statement is incorrect. The belief in being separate from others is related to the concept of individuation, not self-concept. Self-concept focuses on one's personal identity and understanding, not the separation from others.

Thus, the correct answer is B. Self-concept refers to the knowledge that an individual, including a child, acquires about themselves.