Asked by Sidney Onstad on Jul 05, 2024
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Possible selves serve which of the following functions?
A) Provide plans for how to perform behaviors
B) Cause us to feel bad about past behaviors
C) Help us interpret the personalities of others
D) All of these are correct
Possible Selves
The component of the self-concept that includes individuals' ideas about what they might become, what they would like to become, and what they are afraid of becoming.
Feel Bad
A general state of discomfort, sadness, or feeling upset, often in response to a particular situation or set of circumstances.
Perform Behaviors
Refers to the action of carrying out or executing specific actions or activities, often influenced by various psychological factors.
- Understand the impact of self-schemas and future selves on information processing and behavior modification.
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CB
Calvary Baptist ChurchJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Possible selves primarily serve the function of providing plans for how to perform behaviors. They help us envision potential future selves and guide our actions towards achieving those selves. They do not necessarily cause us to feel bad about past behaviors or help us interpret the personalities of others.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of self-schemas and future selves on information processing and behavior modification.