Many of Today's Children Grow Up Receiving Praise for Mediocre

Multiple Choice

Many of today's children grow up receiving praise for mediocre or even poor performance. What could be a possible consequence of this?

A) They tend to undervalue the rewards that assertiveness and ambition can bring.
B) The increased self-esteem produces better school performance.
C) They are increasingly prone to delinquency and truancy.
D) They may get upset easily when they lose a competition or receive a critique of their performance.