Whereas Identities (Or Socially Based Identities) Reflect the Statuses People

question 46

Multiple Choice

Whereas identities (or socially based identities) reflect the statuses people occupy and the roles they play, social identities:

• A)are formed when individuals are forced to take on new roles or a role is expanded to encompass new tasks
• B)are ideal selves created in response to challenging situations
• C)are not structurally defined and usually reflect unique attributes related to appearance, wealth, and popularity
• D)are psychological constructs formed as the result of the process of self-categorization
• E)are rooted in peers' evaluations of one's relative strengths and weaknesses in a group setting

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Definitions:

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