Consider people you know in terms of self-complexity. Some people have complex self-concepts, and some have simple self-concepts. What effects do these differences seem to have on their feelings and behavior?
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Self-complexity refers to the extent to which an individual's self-concept is composed of multiple, distinct aspects. People with high self-complexity have many different roles, traits, and identities that are relatively independent of each other. In contrast, Show more…
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