Becky is struggling to learn her alphabet letters.Her kindergarten teacher,frustrated by failed attempts to teach her,says to Becky,"All the other girls and boys can write most of the letters and you can't even say their names." The teacher believes she is motivating the child to work harder by comparing Becky to the others.Which of the following predictions is most consistent with Cooley's theory of self-development?
A)Becky will develop a sense of agency because she is more motivated to compete with her peers.
B)Becky will not develop a sense of agency because she is not given adequate support.
C)Becky will work harder to develop her sense of self-esteem.
D)Becky will incorporate her teacher's negative evaluations into her construction of her own sense of self.

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According to Cooley's theory of self-development, individuals develop their sense of self through interactions with others and incorporating their feedback into their own self-concept. In this case, the teacher's negative evaluation of Becky's ability compared to her peers may lead Becky to internalize this as part of her sense of self, potentially decreasing her self-esteem and confidence in her abilities.

Becky Is Struggling to Learn Her Alphabet Letters