Final answer:
The statement is false. A negative response to a child's personal and family identity can negatively impact the child's self-concept and identity formation, contrary to fostering a positive self-identity.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement, 'When children perceive that images of the person and family with whom they identify are responded to negatively, positive self-identity results.' is false. Positive self-identity is fostered when children perceive positive confirmation of their and their family's images and roles. Experiencing or perceiving negative responses can harm a child's self-concept and identity formation. During Erikson's stages of development, children's comparison of themselves to others, particularly in the toddlerhood and adolescence stages, influences their self-concept and self-identity. A supportive family environment and positive racial and socialization messages contribute significantly to the development of a positive self-concept. This development is an ongoing process as children and adolescents interpret messages about their abilities and images in society, shaping their identity and contribution to society.