Which statement most clearly reflects personal identity rather than social identity?
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Answer: A (“I am adaptable and persistent when solving problems.”)
Personal identity is based on characteristics that distinguish an individual from others. Describing oneself as adaptable and persistent identifies individual traits and therefore reflects personal identity. Membership in an orchestra, a volunteer organization, or an immigrant community reflects social identity because each description defines the person in relation to a social group.