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. This is because relying too heavily on external standards can lead to feelings of inadequacy and failure when those standards are not met, which can contribute to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Which Assertion Is a True Statement About the Impact of Peer