Between the ages of 6 and 8, children's descriptions of themselves are likely to
A) be based on personality traits.
B) be future-oriented.
C) mention emotions and social groups to which they belong.
D) vary with the setting.

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During this age range, children begin to identify with social groups and are more aware of their emotions. Descriptions of themselves are likely to include these aspects of their identity. While personality traits may also be mentioned, they are not the primary focus at this developmental stage. Future-oriented descriptions may start to emerge towards the later end of this range, but are not as prevalent as descriptions of current social and emotional experiences. Descriptions may also vary with the setting, but this is not specific to this age range and occurs throughout development.

Between the Ages of 6 and 8, Children's Descriptions of Themselves