As Ellen Was Nearing Graduation, She Thought Back Over Her

Multiple Choice

As Ellen was nearing graduation, she thought back over her college career. Although she had wanted to be more involved in extra-curricular activities, she had focused on her studies and tended to describe herself first as a student. What aspect of the formation of self-concept does this describe?

A) social self
B) ascribed identity
C) avowed identity
D) association with groups