Which of these statements BEST describes the concept of self-awareness?
a. how a person thinks or feels about him- or herself
b. consciously knowing how one thinks, feels, believes, and behaves at any specific time
c. what a person believes about what activities are appropriate
d. having a group of friends who give a person feedback about what the person is doing
B
Self-awareness relates to consciously knowing how one thinks, feels, believes, and behaves at any specific time.
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