People Whose Self-Esteem, Is Temporarily Bruised - Say by Being

question 9

Multiple Choice

People whose self-esteem, is temporarily bruised - say by being told they did miserably on an intelligence test - are more likely to disparage others. Those whose egos have recently been ______ are more prone to self-serving explanations of _______.

• A) wounded; success
• B) boosted; failure
• C) boosted; success or failure
• D) wounded; success or failure

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Definitions:

Culturally Appropriate Behaviour

Actions or manners that are considered to be correct or acceptable according to the norms and values of a particular culture.

Gender Role

Roles, actions, and traits that society deems suitable for males and females, built on social norms and expectations.

Heteronormativity

Is the belief that sex is binary (one is either male or female as conventionally understood), that sex ought to be perfectly aligned with gender, and that sexual relations are appropriate only between people of the opposite sex.

Social Assumption

Preconceived notions or generalized beliefs held by individuals about other people, groups, or societal norms, often without supportive evidence or personal experience.