George has returned from his two-week trip to India. He believes his trip has provided an introspection that increased his self-knowledge

When you begin to question him about his experiences, he becomes defensive and states, "I don't want to talk about it with you!" Based on the review of self-awareness in the text, what would be the most accurate conclusion?
A) Yes, it probably has increased his self-knowledge. Now he is protective of that knowledge.
B) No, it probably has not increased his self-knowledge.
C) Maybe, maybe not, depends upon what rituals he practiced.
D) Yes, because he has become more self-assertive and aware of what he wants to talk about.

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Protecting knowledge and experiences does not indicate increased self-awareness; rather, self-disclosure is a key to improvement in self-awareness. George's unwillingness to share insights he gained indicates that he has probably not increased his self-knowledge.
B) Correct. George's unwillingness to share insights he gained indicates that he has probably not increased his self-knowledge. If he truly had gained awareness, he would be eager and willing to share it.
C) Incorrect. George's self-awareness does not depend on the rituals he practiced during his trip to India. Self-disclosure is a key to improvement in self-awareness. George's unwillingness to share insights he gained indicates that he has probably not increased his self-knowledge.
D) Incorrect. Assertiveness is not indicative of self-awareness. In fact, self-disclosure is a key to improvement in self-awareness. George's unwillingness to share insights he gained indicates that he has probably not increased his self-knowledge.