If someone defines students as hardworking, and defines oneself as a student, then that individual must act in ways that are likely to be viewed by self and others as hard working. In this example, hardworking is:

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Hardworking is being used as an identity standard, meaning it is a characteristic that the individual believes is necessary to be considered a successful student. They are using hardworking as a measure of their own identity and using it to motivate their behavior.

If Someone Defines Students as Hardworking, and Defines Oneself as a Student