The Sociometer Model Primarily Suggests That

question 83

Multiple Choice

The sociometer model primarily suggests that:

• A) a basic function of self-esteem is protecting the individual from troubling thoughts and worries.
• B) self-esteem primarily serves to maximize the person's sense of social status.
• C) a basic function of self-esteem is indicating one's level of acceptance by others.
• D) people who are more extraverted are concerned with self-esteem, while those who are introverted are not.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Minute projections from the surface of some cells, increasing surface area and facilitating absorption, such as in the intestines.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts that secrete mucus to lubricate and protect the linings.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place.

Root

The part of a plant that typically grows underground, secures the plant in the soil, and absorbs minerals and water.