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:

Economic Problem

The issue of limited resources with unlimited wants, necessitating choices about what and how to produce for society.

Crop Insurance Programs

Governmental or private insurance schemes designed to protect farmers against the financial losses due to crop failures caused by weather or other unforeseen factors.

Agricultural Act

Legislation aimed at regulating agricultural markets, prices, and subsidies; specifics depend on the country and the time period.

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act

A law enacted by the United States governing agriculture, forestry, and food policy, also known as the 2008 Farm Bill.