125 college students' self-concepts were significantly correlated with their own perceived behaviors, as well as with seven (of 11) other traits or characteristics measured. Perceived behaviors, however, did not correlate significantly with as many of these other traits. All rs are low in magnitude and account for little variance. These findings suggest that we may not perceive our own actions as clearly as the person we see ourselves to be.
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