Jenny sees herself as a caring person. She communicates this perception of herself to a career counselor and the counselor recommends that she enter the field of nursing. Jenny's interaction with the counselor demonstrates her _____.
A) material self
B) ascribed identity
C) values
D) symbolic self-awareness

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Jenny's perception of herself as a caring person and her communication of this perception to the counselor demonstrates her symbolic self-awareness, which is the ability to reflect on oneself and communicate that reflection to others.

Jenny Sees Herself as a Caring Person