Why Do You See a Lemon as Yellow

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Multiple Choice

Why do you see a lemon as yellow?

• A) The lemon absorbs yellow wavelengths in the yellow region of the spectrum.
• B) The lemon might reflect only yellow wavelengths in the yellow region of the spectrum.
• C) The lemon absorbs red and blue wavelengths.
• D) The lemon reflects all wavelengths of light other than yellow.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

The representation of the attributes one aspires to have, reflecting personal goals and standards of perfection.

Ought Self

The Ought Self is a component of self-discrepancy theory that represents the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations or personal obligations.

Working Self-concept

The subset of an individual's self-knowledge that is brought to mind in a particular context, influencing behavior and self-presentation in that situation.

Self and Informant

In psychological assessments, contrasts data retrieved directly from the subject (self-reports) with data derived from others who know the subject well (informant reports) to ensure accuracy and objectivity.