Psychologists Who Have Studied the Development of Self-Concept Over the Lifespan

question 179

Multiple Choice

Psychologists who have studied the development of self-concept over the lifespan have found that the self-concept starts out __________ and gradually becomes __________ with increasing age.

• A) extremely positive; more realistic
• B) concrete; more abstract and complex
• C) extremely negative; more positive
• D) individually focused; socially focused

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Definitions:

Frames of Reference

The perspectives, experiences, or contexts through which individuals interpret information or situations.

Channel Overload

A situation where the amount of information or the number of communication channels becomes overwhelming, leading to decreased effectiveness in communication.

Decoding

the process of interpreting or making sense of a message, code, or information.

Gatekeepers

Individuals or entities that control access to information, resources, or decisions within organizations or systems.