Sarah, a 23-year-old American, works in a multinational company and has brown hair. She is the youngest child of her parents and grew up in a middle-class family. She is overweight and is 5'3". In the context of William McGuire's study on asserting uniqueness, how would Sarah describe her personality?
A. she is 5'3"
B. she has brown hair
C. she works in a multinational company
D. she is overweight
Answer: D
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