A client is describing how he thinks others see him. This is a description of the client's:
A) self-awareness.
B) social self.
C) self-concept.
D) self-perception.
Ans: B
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Social self is how a person sees himself in relation to social situations, including behavior and interaction with others. Self-concept is the mental image a person has of himself. It is the person's meaning when stated as " I" or " me." Self-perception is how a person explains behavior based on self-observation. Self-knowledge or self-awareness involves a basic understanding of himself, a cognitive perception. It is consciousness of one's abilities: cognitive, affective, and physical.
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