Eight-year-old Jeannie thinks that she is a good friend. She explains that she is popular because she helps other people and smiles at people. She understands that when she is in a bad mood she is more likely to be rude, but she apologizes afterward. Jeannie's description is describing ______.

A. social comparison
B. self-complexity
C. self-esteem
D. self-concept


Answer: D

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