Gene is given a questionnaire that has statements like these printed on it: "I take a positive view of myself" and "I feel that I have a number of good qualities." He is asked to indicate how much he agrees with such statements.This questionnaire is meant to measure Gene's

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The questionnaire is asking about Gene's view of himself and his qualities, indicating a measurement of self-esteem, which is the level of positive or negative feelings a person has about themselves. Choice A (self-consciousness) refers to being aware of one's own thoughts and feelings, and choice B (identity cues) is not a well-defined term in psychology. Choice D (self-discrepancies) refers to the difference between a person's actual and ideal selves, which is not the focus of this questionnaire.

Gene Is Given a Questionnaire That Has Statements Like These