Why Do People Desire Positive Self-Regard

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why do people desire positive self-regard?

• A) We want to believe that we are effective.
• B) We want to believe that we are socially accepted.
• C) Positive self-regard often facilitates achievement.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Scarcity Principle

A social psychology principle stating that people value and desire something more highly when it is rare or difficult to obtain.

Scarcity

A situation in which resources are insufficient to satisfy all wants and needs.

Reactance

A motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, regulations, or standards.