Which of the Following Statements About Possible Selves Is FALSE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about possible selves is FALSE?

• A) They motivate one's current behavior.
• B) Adolescents' possible selves influence their alcohol use.
• C) They refer to past, present, and future selves.
• D) Adolescents' lack of positive expected selves relates to their antisocial behavior.

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Definitions:

Heuristic-Systematic

A model describing two distinct ways people process information: through heuristic cues or systematic analysis.

Boomerang

A curved piece of wood or other material that, when thrown, returns to the thrower. Metaphorically, it can imply actions that backfire on the initiator.

Psychological Reactance

The unpleasant emotional response people experience when someone is trying to restrict their freedom to engage in a desired behavior.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences overstimulation from the environment.