Which of the following is one of the characteristics that distinguish between the adolescent's and the child's self-concept?
A) Adolescents tend to view the self as involving fewer dimensions than children do.
B) Adolescents distinguish among actual, ideal, and feared selves.
C) The child's self varies over time and across situations.
D) When asked to describe themselves, adolescents are more likely to list their possessions than their personal qualities.

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Adolescents distinguish among actual, ideal, and feared selves, while the child's self varies over time and across situations. Option A is incorrect as children tend to see themselves in more simple, concrete terms than teenagers. Option D is incorrect as adolescents are more likely to describe their personal qualities when asked to describe themselves rather than their possessions.

Which of the Following Is One of the Characteristics That