Your 17-year-old niece is very careful not to get involved with any types of substances and has no friends who engage in substance use of any kind.Her brother,who is 8 years older than she is,had a serious substance abuse problem during his high school years.What type of self is your niece concerned about?

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The niece's concern about not getting involved with substances and avoiding friendships with substance users indicates a fear of becoming like her brother or succumbing to substance abuse. This fear is part of her "feared self," which represents who she does not want to be or become.

Your 17-Year-Old Niece Is Very Careful Not to Get Involved