Although Emil generally thinks of himself as both a good student and a good son, while visiting with his mom over the holidays he is thinking more about being a good son. That this good son aspect of his identity is more on his mind when he is with his mom illustrates the idea of

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The described situation reflects the concept of the working self-concept, which refers to the aspects of the self-concept that are currently activated and salient in a given social context or situation. Emil's current focus on being a good son with his mom suggests that this aspect of his self-concept is more salient in this context. Option A, the ought self, refers to the internalized standards and expectations that individuals believe they should meet or uphold, which is not specifically reflected in the scenario. Option B, the actual self, refers to the individual's beliefs and perceptions about their own attributes or characteristics, which is not specifically mentioned in the scenario. Option C, self-schemas, refer to the cognitive structures that organize and guide the processing and interpretation of self-relevant information, which is not specifically demonstrated in the scenario either.

Although Emil Generally Thinks of Himself as Both a Good