Describe an example of a competitive school activity that a child might participate in during middle childhood. Do you think children are affected by…

Describe an example of a competitive school activity that a child might participate in during middle childhood.

  • Do you think children are affected by participating in these types of events?
  • Do these events encourage or discourage children?
  • What might the effects be on the child’s self-concept and self-esteem?
  • How do these types of events affect a child in middle childhood?
  • Do these events encourage a mastery orientation or a learned-helplessness approach? How?

This assignment is expected to cover the items listed above and should be a least 3 concise paragraphs in length.