The Interpersonal Self or Public Self Is a Part of the Self

question 60

Multiple Choice

The interpersonal self or public self is a part of the self that ____.

• A)enables people to develop elaborate sets of beliefs about themselves
• B)helps the person connect socially to other people
• C)enables the self to make choices and exert control
• D)exerts control over other people and things

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Definitions:

Closure

The psychological phenomenon of seeking resolution or completeness in perceptions and relationships.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between individuals, influencing their interactions and relationships.

Figure-Ground Perception

The ability to distinguish an object (the figure) from its surroundings (the ground).

Visual Afterimage

An optical illusion where an image continues to appear in one's vision after the exposure to the original image has ended.