Research suggests that if you really want to change your self-concept, you should ____.
A) be sure to stay in a stable social environment
B) either change your social environment or enlist support for your self-concept change from those in your existing social network
C) temporarily isolate yourself from social contexts as much as possible
D) try out numerous different personalities one at a time, in order to see which "fits" best

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Research suggests that changing one's self-concept involves changing one's social environment or seeking support from existing social networks. This is because our self-concept is largely influenced by the feedback we receive from others. Therefore, enlisting support or changing social environment can help us receive more positive feedback and reinforce a new self-concept. Staying in a stable social environment may not provide enough opportunities for feedback to change one's self-concept. Temporary isolation may help with introspection but may not provide enough opportunities for feedback to change one's self-concept. Trying out numerous different personalities may be counterproductive and confusing in the long run.

Research Suggests That If You Really Want to Change Your