Which Statement Is True About Possible Selves

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about possible selves?

• A) They may be an especially strong motivator of action in midlife.
• B) They remain considerably stable throughout an individual's lifespan.
• C) They are unimportant to researchers because they are merely hopes.
• D) They focus on hopes about the future rather than fears about what might be.

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Definitions:

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Bronfenbrenner

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