Sharon Is a 12-Year-Old Who Does Not Believe That She

Multiple Choice

Sharon is a 12-year-old who does not believe that she can be academically successful. Considering the textbook's discussion of factors that promote positive self-perceptions, you should:

A) Tell her at least once a day that she is smarter than she thinks she is.
B) Tell her that social skills are more important than academics anyway.
C) Put her in situations in which she will experience academic success.
D) Foster a friendship between Sharon and a student who is academically gifted.