Your 17-year-old niece is very careful not to get involved with any types of substances and has no friends who engage in substance use of any kind. Her brother, who is 8 years older than she is, had a serious substance abuse problem during his high school years. What type of self is your niece concerned about?

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Your niece's behavior suggests that she is concerned about her feared self, which is the self she fears becoming. Her brother's substance abuse problem may have influenced her perception of the negative consequences of substance use, leading her to be cautious about engaging in it.

Your 17-Year-Old Niece Is Very Careful Not to Get Involved