Given one minute to evaluate a child's self-esteem, a developmentalist is likely to conclude that a child has high self-esteem if she observes that the child:

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A child having high self-esteem can be reflected in various ways. Doing well in school (choice A) is one of the indicators, but the success in academics cannot be the only way to measure self-esteem. Similarly, having a number of friends (choice C) can suggest good social skills, but it does not necessarily imply that the child has high self-esteem. Low levels of anxiety (choice B) can indicate confidence, but it is not a definitive indicator of self-esteem. Therefore, a developmentalist may consider all of these indicators collectively while assessing a child's self-esteem.

Given One Minute to Evaluate a Child's Self-Esteem, a Developmentalist