Question
Carrie loves school but is often teased by her friends for studying hard or speaking up in class She begins hanging out with different friends who are more focused on academic achievement.Which strategy is she employing to improve her self -concept? Developing more realistic expectations Ignoring her biology Joining a higher-context culture Changing her reference group
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Gracie
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Answer
Changing her reference group. Carrie is altering the group she compares herself to. By choosing a group that values academic achievement, her efforts are no longer seen as negative but as positive attributes. This new social environment can lead to a more positive self-concept.