Which of the following statements about self-concept is true?
A) An individual's actual and ideal self-concepts are usually the same.
B) A person's self-concept is influenced by learned physiological and psychological needs.
C) A person's actual self-concept is completely controlled by his or her external environment.
D) A person's self-concept is not influenced by his or her external environment.
E) Most psychologists believe the ideal self-concept controls a consumer's buying behavior.

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A person's self-concept is influenced by both innate factors (such as physiological needs) and learned factors (such as psychological needs and experiences). This makes option B correct, as it acknowledges the role of learned physiological and psychological needs in shaping self-concept.

Which of the Following Statements About Self-Concept Is True