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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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