In the Area of Self-Concept Theory, What Is the Real

question 182

Multiple Choice

In the area of self-concept theory, what is the real self?

• A) the way the individual views himself or herself
• B) the way the individual thinks other people see him or her
• C) the individual's personal set of objectives to which he or she aspires
• D) an objective view of the total person

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual learns to feel powerless and stops trying to change their situation due to repeated failures or a sense of lack of control.

Learned Optimism

A concept in positive psychology that suggests that a positive attitude can be developed through changing negative thought patterns.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to a belief that one's actions have no effect on the environment.

Learned Optimism

The concept that optimism can be cultivated by changing negative thought patterns, thereby improving one's outlook on life and resilience to stress.