A person's self-concept, or how a person sees himself or herself, comprises which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Body image
b. Self-esteem
c. Identity diffusion
d. Self-ideal
e. Personal identity
A, B, D, E
Body image (one's feelings about his or her body), self-esteem (one's judgment of his or her own worth), self-ideal (one's personal standards on appropriate behavior), and personal identity (one's awareness of himself as an individual) constitute a person's self-concept. Identity diffusion refers to a person's not being sure of who he really is.
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