Gina notices that the most popular girls in school wear 7 For All Mankind jeans. When Gina goes shopping with her mom, she says
that she does not want generic jeans anymore because she has to have the 7 brand. This example illustrates which of the following?a. self concept b. self esteem
c. self actualization
d. social comparison
e. social standards
In this example, we can see how Gina determines her own personal and social worth based on how she stacks up against others. When comparing to others she demonstrates a way of fostering self-improvement, self-motivation, and a positive self-image. She is coming to know herself by assessing her own beliefs and attitudes.
