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Approaches to the self
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True or False



1

The term self-schema refers to a person's cognitive representation of the self-concept.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Objective self-awareness usually develops in children before the private self-concept.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

A major function of possible selves is to guide and motivate behavior.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Most shy people would like to have more social contact.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Fear of negative evaluation is a characteristic common to shy people and people with low self-esteem.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Self-handicapping is more common among people with low self-esteem.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

A person who is torn between different sets of values is probably experiencing identity deficit.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

Identity contrast is an important step in resolving an identity crisis.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE