Distinguish between the ideal self and the real self. What are the consequences of mismatches between ideal and actual selves in adolescence?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal self is what adolescents aspire to be and is characterized by traits that they value. The actual self refers to adolescents' personal characteristics. Mismatches between ideal and actual selves are associated with depression symptoms, low self-esteem, and poor school grades.
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A. Emotionality B. Grandiosity C. Impulsivity D. Vanity
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A. there are normal changes in cognitive speed and memory B. her memory may be slipping, but her reaction time will speed up C. if she lives long enough, it is likely she will get Alzheimer's disease D. daily intake of the supplement ginkgo biloba should improve her memory
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a. ?basal ganglia b. ?insula c. ?cerebral cortex d. ?amygdala
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A) cocktail-party phenomenon. B) problem of other minds. C) mind–body problem. D) split-brain problem.