Research has found that adult use of inflated praise is
A) harmful for children who have low self-esteem.
B) most effective with children who have low self-esteem.
C) harmful for children who have high self-esteem.
D) not effective with children who have high self-esteem.

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Research has shown that inflated praise can actually harm children with low self-esteem because it creates unrealistic expectations that they cannot meet, leading to feelings of inadequacy and failure. Children with high self-esteem are less affected by inflated praise and may even become complacent or less motivated. Therefore, the most effective approach is to offer genuine and specific praise that is appropriate to the child's abilities and accomplishments.

Research Has Found That Adult Use of Inflated Praise Is