Andrew Experiences a Boost in Self-Esteem When He Succeeds in the Classroom

question 252

Multiple Choice

Andrew experiences a boost in self-esteem when he succeeds in the classroom but not when someone compliments him on his style of dress.Anton reports just the opposite.The difference between the two men is MOST directly related to differences in:

• A)valued traits in their self-concepts.
• B)self-verification strategies.
• C)locus of control.
• D)their degree of extraversion.

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Definitions:

Dependent-Samples T Test

A statistical test used when comparing the means of two related groups to determine if there are statistically significant differences.

Same Group

Refers to a single group of subjects that is used in an experimental study where each subject receives all treatments; also known as a within-subjects design.

Two Conditions

A situation in experiments where participants are subjected to one of two different states or treatments to investigate the effects on a dependent variable.

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together.