Which statement illustrates Allport’s theory of functional autonomy?

A

A child originally saw themselves as having many distinct selves but now, as an adolescent, views the self as singularly directed toward a specific career.

B

A child originally worked hard in school to please their parents but now, as an adolescent, works hard in school because success is personally satisfying.

C

A child originally questioned their commitment to religion but now, as an adolescent, has a life philosophy rooted in religious beliefs.

D

A child originally evaluated their math skills as weak but now, as an adolescent focuses, their attention on solving math problems carefully.