Luke is 1 year old. Lana is 4 years old. Jesse is 6 years old. Which of the following statements is accurate with respect to the development of the self-concept in these children
A)Luke can describe himself in basic, physical terms and is aware of his gender.
B)Jesse bases his self-descriptions on physical characteristics, but not on personality traits or emotional experiences.
C)Lana is aware of her gender and describes herself in terms of physical attributes.
D)Luke understands that he exists as an individual separate from others, but is not aware of his gender.

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DSelf-concept development varies with age. At 1 year old, Luke is beginning to understand he exists as an individual separate from others, indicating the onset of self-awareness, but he is not yet aware of his gender. Lana, at 4 years old, is at a stage where children start to recognize their gender and can describe themselves in terms of physical attributes. Jesse, at 6 years old, is likely to describe himself using not just physical characteristics but also personality traits and emotional experiences, contrary to what option B suggests.

Luke Is 1 Year Old