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Self-Concept and Identity in Cyberspace

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Which of the following domains of the self is characterized by characteristics that a person would like to possess?

Ought self

Ideal self (correct)

Actual self

True self

In the context of online anonymity, what opportunity does it provide individuals with?

To showcase their 'actual self'

To present their 'ought self'

To express any of the three selves proposed by Higgins (1987) (correct)

To hide their 'ideal self'

According to Suler (2002), what does the term 'true selves' refer to?

Characteristics that are anti-normative or deviant

Characteristics that one is obligated to possess

Hidden aspects of what an individual needs or wishes to be (correct)

Characteristics an individual actually possesses

How does online interaction differ from face-to-face interaction based on Ellison et al. (2006)?

Online interaction allows for more genuine expression of self Signup and view all the answers

Why might identity empowerment potentially occur in the online environment based on the text?

Through the chance to present anti-normative selves online Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Facebook identities from those in a fully anonymous online world?

Facebook identities have real consequences on individuals' lives. Signup and view all the answers

How are 'hoped-for possible selves' different from 'ideal selves' according to Higgins (1987)?

'Hoped-for possible selves' are socially pleasing while 'ideal selves' are unrealistic. Signup and view all the answers

How do 'gating characteristics' impact the materialization of 'hoped-for possible selves'?

Gating characteristics can include physical attributes like gender and social status. Signup and view all the answers

In what type of environment do people tend to express their 'hoped-for possible selves'?

Identifiable online world like Facebook Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'real/true selves - offline selves' and 'virtual selves - online selves' as challenged in 2008?

'Virtual selves - online selves' do not have real consequences like 'real/true selves - offline selves'. Signup and view all the answers