The Term Self-Concept Refers to

question 57

Multiple Choice

The term self-concept refers to

• A) the sum total of a person's beliefs concerning his or her own personal characteristics.
• B) the evaluation of one's own abilities and attitudes through comparison to similar others.
• C) whether a person's self-evaluation is positive or negative.
• D) the general disposition to focus on either the inner feelings or outer image of the self.

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Definitions:

Axillary Temperature

Body temperature taken from the armpit area, which is typically lower than the core body temperature measured orally or rectally.

Respirations Per Minute

A measure of the number of breaths a person takes within one minute, an important vital sign indicating respiratory health.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, measured to assess cardiovascular health.

Healthy Adult

An individual in the prime of life who exhibits physical, mental, and social well-being, without active disease.