According to Research by Abraham Tesser, Who Among the Following

question 138

Multiple Choice

According to research by Abraham Tesser, who among the following is likely to have the strongest motive for self-esteem maintenance?

• A) An adult whose spouse depends on him or her for support.
• B) An adult whose opposite-sex sibling has been fired from his or her job.
• C) A child whose parents have moderate hopes for him or her.
• D) An older child whose younger sibling is very talented.

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