💻 AOW 38: How You See Yourself

What is the main idea of the article?

• People should act the same in every situation.

• A stable self-image is important for decision-making and relationships.

• Everyone should try to be popular and athletic.

• Changing your personality often is a sign of maturity.

According to the article, how is self-image formed?

• By copying others' behavior

• Through reflection and life experiences

• By watching television shows

• Through professional therapy

What does the author suggest about people who behave very differently in different situations?

• They are more fun to be around.

• They are likely to be very successful.

• They may confuse others and struggle with relationships.

• They are pretending to be someone else.

What is the purpose of the list of adjectives in paragraph 4?

• To show how people can describe others

• To help readers identify traits in their friends

• To encourage readers to think about their own self-image

• To suggest the best personality traits to have

What does the author mean by a “clueless self”?

• Someone who is shy and quiet

• Someone who doesn’t know how to make friends

• Someone whose self-image does not match reality

• Someone who is always changing their personality

Why might someone with an unstable self-image need professional help?

• They are likely to become famous.

• They may be dealing with emotional problems.

• They are usually dishonest.

• They want to be on television.

What is the tone of the article?

• Humorous and sarcastic

• Critical and judgmental

• Informative and encouraging

• Formal and distant

What does the author suggest about asking friends and family how they would describe you?

• It’s a way to become more popular.

• It’s not a reliable method.

• It can make you feel bad about yourself.

• It helps you see how others view you.

What is the effect of having a stable self-image, according to the article?

• It allows you to make better decisions and maintain relationships.

• It makes you more athletic.

• It helps you become famous.

• It prevents you from changing and growing in your relationships.

What does the author imply about imagination and reality as we grow older?

• Imagination becomes more important than reality.

• We should stop imagining things altogether.

• Reality should be ignored in favor of dreams.

• Our imagination should align more closely with reality.