The beginning of the self concept,or the recognition that individuals are separate entities,is also known as
A)direct definition.
B)ego boundary.
C)social comparison.
D)self fulfilling prophecy.
E)reflected appraisal.

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The recognition that individuals are separate entities is known as ego boundary, which marks the beginning of self-concept. Direct definition refers to the messages individuals receive from significant others about themselves, social comparison refers to evaluating oneself against others, self-fulfilling prophecy is a belief that leads individuals to behave in ways that make the belief come true, and reflected appraisal refers to the process of seeing oneself through others' eyes.

The Beginning of the Self Concept,or the Recognition That Individuals