Aronson and Mettee's Main Hypothesis Is That Persons Who Experience

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Multiple Choice

Aronson and Mettee's main hypothesis is that persons who experience lowered self-esteem will be more likely to cheat than persons who experience heightened self-esteem. The major assumption underlying this prediction is that:

• A) dishonest behavior is inconsistent with high self-esteem, and people strive for cognitive consistency.
• B) persons who are most susceptible to having their self-esteem lowered are already predisposed to engage in cheating behavior.
• C) persons with high self-esteem never cheat because they have "more to lose" and little to gain by cheating.
• D) low self-esteem creates an attitude of "I have nothing to lose," so that persons with low self-esteem are more likely to risk being caught cheating.

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Definitions:

Amnesia

A condition characterized by a partial or total loss of memory, often due to injury or disease affecting the brain.

Central Executive

A component of working memory model that oversees and regulates the flow of information, coordinating cognitive tasks such as attention, problem-solving, and planning.

Phonological Loop

A component of the working memory model that deals with auditory information, including the storage and manipulation of verbal and auditory data.

Visuospatial Sketchpad

A component of working memory model that allows individuals to temporarily hold and manipulate visual and spatial information.