The process by which the self-monitors, controls, and modifies the self is known as ____.
A) self-referencing
B) self-regulation
C) the working self-concept
D) public self-consciousness

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Self-regulation is the process by which individuals monitor, control and modify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve personal goals and adapt to the environment. Self-referencing refers to the tendency of individuals to relate new information to themselves. The working self-concept is a dynamic and cognitive representation of self that can change over time. Public self-consciousness refers to an individual's awareness of how they are perceived by others.

The Process by Which the Self-Monitors, Controls, and Modifies the Self