Why might a child’s self-concept shift significantly during transitions such as changing schools or moving to a new social environment?
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Correct answer: New feedback, peer comparisons, and roles reshape self-perception
Major social changes expose children to new peers, values, and feedback, prompting re-evaluation of self-concept and possibly identity revision — making self-concept dynamic rather than fixed.
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