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Example of Personality Trait Recognition in Childhood
As school-age children evaluate their competencies through peer comparison, they also recognize their own personality traits and identify traits they wish they had. For instance, a 10-year-old might acknowledge their own shyness while expressing a desire to be more talkative like a specific friend.
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Example of Personality Trait Recognition in Childhood