John is an introvert and a pessimist. He hopes to become an optimist and a more sociable person someday. This happy and positive person that John wants to be is his:
A)real self.
B)ideal self.
C)self-image.
D)looking-glass self.

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John's ideal self is the person he wants to become, which is an optimistic and sociable individual. This is different from his real self, which is his current personality traits of being introverted and pessimistic. Self-image is how John sees himself currently, and the looking-glass self is a concept that refers to how we think others see us. Therefore, the best choice is B, ideal self.

John Is an Introvert and a Pessimist