As Ellen was nearing graduation, she thought back over her college career. Although she had wanted to be more involved in extra-
curricular activities, she had focused more on her studies and tended to describe herself first as a student. What aspect of the formation of self-concept does this describe?
a. Assumed role
b. Cyber selves
c. Avowed identity
d. Association with groups
'Avowed identity' is demonstrated as the identity that an individual assigns to himself/herself. An individual attempts to assess his/her own worth and what one considers himself/herself to be.
As per the given description, the 'avowed identity' aspect of 'self-concept' has been described in this paragraph as Ellen evaluates herself as a 'student'. <u>Her assignment of self-worth as a student exemplifies the identity what she has given to herself and what she considers herself to be instead of describing herself as what others consider her to be(ascribed identity)</u>. Therefore, <u>option C</u> is the correct answer.
It would be the textbook glossary. A dictionary would be equally useful, but in a science class the teacher would want students to rely on the textbook glossary.
