Studies Have Found That Individuals Often Seek Relationships with Others

question 332

Multiple Choice

Studies have found that individuals often seek relationships with others who confirm their positive or negative views of themselves, so much so that when someone with a negative self-view marries a person who views them favourably, the person with the negative self-view will often withdraw from the marriage. This phenomenon is most consistent with the concept of

• A)self-enhancement
• B)self-verification
• C)self-efficacy
• D)self-esteem

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Definitions:

Heart Pounding

The sensation of a rapidly beating heart, often experienced during intense emotion or physical exertion.

Afraid

A feeling of fear or anxiety about a possible or impending situation or event.

Theory of Emotion

A conceptual framework explaining how emotions are generated, including the physiological responses and cognitive processes associated with emotions.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, leading to physiological changes and behaviors aimed at avoidance or survival.