Which assertion is a TRUE statement about the impact of peer, parental, and self-standards on children's self-esteem?
A) Over the course of childhood, peer acceptance becomes a progressively weaker effect on children's self-esteem.
B) In late childhood, children's feelings of competence are tied more closely to parental evaluations than to peer evaluations.
C) In adolescence, self-esteem becomes less and less tied to internalized standards.
D) Adolescents who base their self-evaluations on others' standards are at increased risk for psychological problems.

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Adolescents who base their self-evaluations on others' standards are at increased risk for psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression. This is because they may constantly compare themselves to others, feel pressure to conform, and may have difficulty developing their own sense of identity and autonomy. Conversely, adolescents who base their self-evaluations on their own internal standards tend to have higher self-esteem and greater emotional well-being.

Which Assertion Is a TRUE Statement About the Impact of Peer