Which of the following groups of children tends to rate their ability very high, often underestimates task difficulty, and holds positive expectancies of success?
A) preschoolers
B) elementary school children
C) middle schoolers
D) adolescents

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Preschoolers tend to rate their ability very high, often underestimates task difficulty, and hold positive expectancies of success. This is because at this age, children are still developing a sense of self-awareness and self-efficacy, and are not yet able to accurately judge their abilities and limitations. As they grow older, their perceptions of their abilities become more accurate and realistic.

Which of the Following Groups of Children Tends to Rate