Gene Is Given a Questionnaire That Has Statements Like These

question 11

Multiple Choice

Gene is given a questionnaire that has statements like these printed on it: "I take a positive view of myself" and "I feel that I have a number of good qualities." He is asked to indicate how much he agrees with such statements.This questionnaire is meant to measure Gene's

• A) self-consciousness.
• B) identity cues.
• C) self-esteem.
• D) self-discrepancies.

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