Which of the Following Situations Is at Odds with the Self-Esteem

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is at odds with the self-esteem approach to understanding human behaviour?

• A) Geoff fails an exam in his physics course and is mocked by the professor, but decides to stick with the course and work harder.
• B) Rachel studied for years to pursue a career for which she was poorly suited. She works 60 hours a week in the sleet and hot sun. Still, she says that she is thrilled with her job.
• C) John absolutely hates the fraternity he pledged. As part of his initiation, he carried bricks up and down stairs, got paddled, wore funny hats, and sang silly songs.
• D) Susan drives 200 miles to buy a dress that most people would call incredibly ugly. She loves it and can't wait to wear it to the next party.
• E) Jim can't stand his social psychology course, but suffers through the entire semester. At the end of the semester, when he evaluates the course, he gives it high marks.

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