According to Sociometer Theory, When Belongingness Is __________, Self-Esteem __________

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to sociometer theory, when belongingness is __________, self-esteem __________.

• A) high; drops
• B) high; increases
• C) low; drops
• D) low; increases

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Definitions:

Semantics

The study of meaning in language, including how words and sentences represent particular ideas and objects.

Phonemes

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another in that language.

Consonant-vowel Combinations

The pairing of consonant and vowel sounds to create syllables, fundamental in the construction of words in languages.

Metalinguistic Awareness

The capacity to think about and reflect upon the nature and functions of language, including an understanding of its rules and conventions.