Which of the following statements is true about self concept in adolescence? a. Self-concept is superficial and

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Which of the following statements is true about self concept in adolescence?

a. Self-concept is superficial and mostly based on observable characteristics in adolescence.

b. In childhood models of self concept become hierarchical. As early as early elementary students are ranking popularity among peers.

c. Adolescents begin to reflect more thoroughly and abstractly on their identity considering their possible selves including the ideal self and the feared self.

d. Self concept is composed of social identity, personality, and ego identity.

Sierra is on the cheerleading squad at her school. She strongly identifies as a cheerleader and hangs out with her squad during most of her free time. However, in an interview with her school newspaper Sierra points out that she's not "just a cheerleader" but also regularly volunteers with her local conservation group. She points out that she is the only one of her cheerleading squad that also works with political campaigns.

What concept related to social identity theory does this example portray?

a. This is an example of true self-false self stress. Sierra is not sure which of these identities is her true self.

b. This is an example of ideal distribution. Adolescents are happier and healthier if they have positive identity markers amongst many groups.

c. This is an example of positive distinctiveness. People have a need to belong to a group but also to be different than other group members in a positive way.

d. This is an example of Marcia's moratorium. Sierra has explored two identities but has not yet committed to either of them.