Research Suggests That If You Really Want to Change Your

question 81

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that if you really want to change your self-concept, you should ____.

• A) be sure to stay in a stable social environment
• B) either change your social environment or enlist support for your self-concept change from those in your existing social network
• C) temporarily isolate yourself from social contexts as much as possible
• D) try out numerous different personalities one at a time, in order to see which "fits" best

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Definitions:

Realistic

Pertaining to the acceptance and representation of things as they truly are, emphasizing practical and factual views over imagination or speculation.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.

Concrete Thinking

Involves focusing on the physical world and the direct experience, rather than abstract or hypothetical concepts.

Industry

The economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.