Research on Possible Selves Development Has Shown That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Research on possible selves development has shown that:

• A) older adults believe that becoming both the hoped-for and the feared self is under their control.
• B) younger adults believe that becoming both the hoped-for and the feared self is under their control.
• C) older adults believe that becoming the hoped-for self is under their control, but they have little control over the feared self.
• D) younger adults believe that becoming the hoped-for self is under their control, but they have little control over the feared self.

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