In Order to Maintain a Positive Self-Concept We Often Try

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Multiple Choice

In order to maintain a positive self-concept we often try to make ourselves look good by

• A) attributing success to our own abilities and failure to external factors.
• B) viewing evidence depicting us unfavorably as flawed.
• C) forgetting negative feedback and remembering positive feedback.
• D) comparing ourselves to others who will make us look good.
• E) doing all of the above.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driving individuals to pursue and achieve goals.

Self-Efficacy Theory

A psychological concept which posits that individuals' belief in their ability to perform tasks influences their actions and successes.

Motivated

Having a strong willingness or enthusiasm to do something.

Goal Specificity

The clarity and precision with which a goal is defined, impacting its measurability and the ability to achieve it.