If you were told that children develop their predominant sense of self-worth by the time they are eight years old, what principle of social development would the period from birth to eight years represent?

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The principle of optimal periods of growth and development states that there are critical periods during which certain skills or abilities must be acquired in order for development to proceed in a normative fashion. The period from birth to eight years is a critical period for the development of self-worth and self-esteem, and it is during this time that children develop their predominant sense of self-worth. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

If You Were Told That Children Develop Their Predominant Sense