Which of the Following Situations Is at Odds with the Self-Esteem

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is at odds with the self-esteem approach to understanding human behaviour?

• A)Geoff fails an exam in his physics course and is mocked by the professor,but decides to stick with the course and work harder.
• B)Rachel studied for years to pursue a career for which she was poorly suited.She works 60 hours a week in the sleet and hot sun.Still,she says that she is thrilled with her job.
• C)John absolutely hates the fraternity he pledged.As part of his initiation,he carried bricks up and down stairs,got paddled,wore funny hats,and sang silly songs.
• D)Susan drives 200 miles to buy a dress that most people would call incredibly ugly.She loves it and can't wait to wear it to the next party.
• E)Jim can't stand his social psychology course,but suffers through the entire semester.At the end of the semester,when he evaluates the course,he gives it high marks.

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