Research has shown that self-esteem differentiates and adjusts to a more realistic level as children enter school. It is also influenced by experiences and feedback from peers, parents, and teachers. However, it is not entirely stable and can still fluctuate throughout childhood and adolescence. It can be reliably measured using appropriate tools at different developmental stages.

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Self-Esteem

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Self-esteem

A) is unstable and fluctuates substantially across childhood.
B) differentiates and adjusts to a more realistic level as children enter school.
C) cannot be reliably measured until late adolescence.
D) continues to increase throughout elementary school.

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