Question

Desiree knows that she does not have very much money. Yet she dreams of being rich and famous like one of those Hollywood stars you see on television all the time. Her one luxury is to buy fashionable designer dresses just like those worn on her favorite television shows. In order to survive, she eats day old bread and lots of rice because it is very inexpensive. Desiree's desire to save money on food (which she eats alone) is motivated by her ____________

Answer 1

Answer:

Actual self-concept.

Explanation:

Actual self-concept is the concept in which the person sees herself/himself as under the current circumstances and position.

Desiree does not have have money and she saves her money by purchasing inexpensive food like old bread and rice. She knows that this will help to save money as she is aware of her current financial situation and knows how to deal with it. She is motivated by actual self-concept.