In the context of the development of the self-concept,which of the following terms is defined as the ability to see oneself as others do or to step outside of oneself and imagine how one appears to other people?

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Perspective taking is defined as the ability to see oneself as others do or to step outside of oneself and imagine how one appears to other people. Self-handicapping is the tendency to engage in behaviors that will undermine one's performance in order to provide an excuse for possible failure. Social comparison is the process of evaluating oneself in comparison to others. Projection is a defense mechanism where a person attributes their own undesired thoughts or feelings onto someone else. Therefore, the correct option is C.

In the Context of the Development of the Self-Concept,which of the Following