Self-concepts are the perceptions and feelings individuals have about themselves, and for children, these are largely influenced by how the important people in their world respond to them. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. The other options are incorrect as self-concepts are formed and manifest early in life, and are not necessarily related to how teachers feel about their students.

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Self-Concepts Are

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Self-concepts are

A) perceptions and feelings children may have about themselves, gathered largely from how the important people in their world respond to them.
B) formed in early childhood but generally manifest later in life.
C) not really related to early childhood development, but teachers should still be aware of the definition.
D) feelings that children have about you as a teacher.
E) feelings that you have about the children in your classroom.

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