The Difference of a Number and Fifteen Is Negative Three

question 229

Multiple Choice

The difference of a number and fifteen is negative three. Find the number.

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Definitions:

Possible Selves

Self-schemas for whom one may be in the future; these include the ideal self and the ought self.

Promotion Focus

An orientation to actively pursue valued goals thought to arise when we compare our actual self to our ideal self.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, often serving as a standard for self-guidance and evaluation.

Prevention Focus

An orientation to avoid doing harm thought to arise when we compare our actual self to our ought self.