Gilles, age 50, tells his brother, “I’d like to maintain my physical health and work on getting emotionally stronger. I want to be a good friend and a role model to my kids. I don’t want to be that guy who never comes to family get-togethers because he is too busy working. I want to be successful in my career, but not at the expense of my family.” Gilles is discussing his __________

A) future model
B) internal map
C) possible selves
D) generalized goals


Answer: C

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