What is the difference between "self-concept" and "identity" in developmental psychology?
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Correct answer: Self-concept is beliefs about oneself; identity adds values and roles
Self-concept is one’s perception of self (traits, abilities), while identity encompasses a more comprehensive, integrated sense of self — roles, values, commitments, social belonging.
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