Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by Self-Encoding

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what is meant by self-encoding in "person-situation-interaction" terms?

• A) We have many different concepts of ourselves, and context determines which aspect will be activated
• B) We encode representations of ourselves primarily based on our interactions with other people
• C) There is a hierarchy of importance in encoding self-concepts. Most influential is the underlying person, followed by the situation the person is in, and finally the interaction between the two
• D) Self-concepts are typically encoded as three separate nodes. The first encodes characteristics of the person, the second encodes aspects of experienced situations, and the third encodes likely ways in which they may interact

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Definitions:

Attachment Relationships

Emotional bonds that form between individuals, such as those between children and their caregivers, which can influence the individuals' behavior and development.

Substitute Mothers

Individuals or entities that provide maternal care and nurturing in the absence or inadequacy of a child's biological mother.

Unfamiliar Caregiver

A person who provides care or assistance to someone but is not known previously by the individual receiving care, often leading to adjustments in behavior or attachment.

Reciprocal Relationship

A mutual or two-sided relationship where both parties benefit, contribute, or are influenced by each other.