Markus and Nurius (1986) Refer to Extensions of the Self-Concept

question 14

Multiple Choice

Markus and Nurius (1986) refer to extensions of the self-concept that include images of how we could be in the future as:

• A) ideal selves
• B) possible selves
• C) imagined selves
• D) self-complexity
• E) self-enhancement

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Definitions:

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Serotonin

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