Given the Choice Between Distorting the World in Order to Enhance

question 9

Multiple Choice

Given the choice between distorting the world in order to enhance their self-esteem,or viewing the world accurately,people often

• A)put a slightly different spin on things to feel good about themselves.
• B)refuse to make a choice,behaving erratically.
• C)choose accuracy and thereby suffer from low self-esteem.
• D)choose accuracy and maintain self-esteem.
• E)completely distort reality.

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