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Which of the following best describes the ideal self?
Which of the following best describes the ideal self?
- The self that you aspire to be (correct)
- The self that is nurtured or born
- The self that you actually see
- The self that negotiates between the actual self and others
What does self-concept refer to?
What does self-concept refer to?
- The self-knowledge derived from social interactions
- The identification of the ideal self as separate from others
- The behaviors evaluated in the actual self
- Your awareness of yourself (correct)
What is the actual self built on?
What is the actual self built on?
- Characteristics nurtured or born
- Self-knowledge (correct)
- Behaviors evaluated in the actual self
- Social interactions
What are the two broad categories of self-concept?
What are the two broad categories of self-concept?
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What does self-concept negotiate between?
What does self-concept negotiate between?
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Study Notes
Understanding Self-Concept
- The ideal self refers to an individual's vision of their perfect self, encompassing their aspirations, values, and goals.
Defining Self-Concept
- Self-concept refers to an individual's understanding or perception of themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about who they are.
Building the Actual Self
- The actual self is built on an individual's realistic assessment of their strengths, weaknesses, and limitations, based on their experiences, skills, and abilities.
Categorizing Self-Concept
- The two broad categories of self-concept are the ideal self and the actual self.
Negotiating Self-Concept
- Self-concept negotiates between the ideal self and the actual self, striving for a balance between one's aspirations and realistic self-assessment.
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Discover your self-concept with this quiz! Explore whether you see your ideal self or your actual self when you look in the mirror. Uncover the characteristics you aspire to possess and compare them to the ones you currently have. Find out how aligned your self-perception is with your goals and aspirations.
