Self-schemas are knowledge-based summaries of our beliefs and feelings about the self in particular domains. Option A is incorrect as it describes more of a goal-oriented outlook. Option B describes more of an objective standard for self-evaluation, whereas self-schemas are subjective in nature. Option C describes beliefs about roles and obligations in groups, which is not the same as self-schemas.

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Self-Schemas Are

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Self-schemas are

A) wishes and aspirations people have for themselves.
B) objective standards that people use to learn about their own abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.
C) beliefs about the roles, obligations, and duties people assume in groups.
D) knowledge-based summaries of our beliefs and feelings about the self in particular domains.

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