Asking a client to describe himself is one way to assess his:
A) self-concept.
B) self-knowledge.
C) self-expectation.
D) social self.
Ans: A
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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. Social self is how a person sees himself in relation to social situations, including behavior and interaction with others.
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