According to the _____ Model,self-Esteem Primarily Serves as a Defense

question 131

Multiple Choice

According to the _____ model,self-esteem primarily serves as a defense against existential threats.

• A)self-evaluation maintenance
• B)anxiety-buffer
• C)sociometer
• D)cognitive-dissonance

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Definitions:

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life typically between the ages of 40 and 65, where individuals often experience stability in relationships, career, and personal identity.

Emotional Self-Regulation

The capability to adjust one’s emotions to a desired state and level of intensity.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggressive behavior used as a means to achieve a goal or gain an advantage.

Concrete Goal

A specific, tangible, and measurable objective that an individual aims to achieve within a certain timeframe.