What is one way younger and older children's self-descriptions differ?
A. Older children offer descriptors that contradict one another; younger children tend to see themselves as all-or-none.
B. Older children tend to be overconfident; younger children tend to underestimate their abilities.
C. Older children describe themselves based on their possessions; younger children do not.
D. Older children are more certain about their descriptions; younger children qualify theirs.
Answer: A
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