Sue is about ten pounds over her ideal weight and has
decided to go on a diet. In her mind, she has an image of herself as a slim person, wearing all the latest fashions if she maintains the diet. She also has an image of herself becoming grossly obese if she goes "off" the diet. These two images represent her
a. ego ideals.
b. actualized potentials.
c. conditions of worth.
d. possible selves.
ANSWER: d
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