Lindsey is an avid traveller. No matter where she travels, she always finds stray cats and photographs them. A friend describes her as a "cat fanatic." Although she has never thought of herself that way, she decides that perhaps she is a fan of cats. Which of the following theories does this exemplify?
A. self-schema theory
B. social identity theory
C. social comparison theory
D. self-perception theory
Answer: D
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