Which of the Following Premises Is Suggested by Self-Affirmation Theory

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following premises is suggested by self-affirmation theory?

• A) People do well in life if they continually praise themselves.
• B) People seek out views of themselves which are consistent with what they already believe about themselves.
• C) People respond less defensively to threats to one aspect of themselves if they think about another valued aspect of themselves.
• D) While some people require a sense of self-esteem, others can function without it.

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