_______ Posits That We Learn About Our Own Abilities and Attitudes

question 96

Multiple Choice

_______ posits that we learn about our own abilities and attitudes by comparing ourselves to other people.

• A) Social comparison theory
• B) Self-verification theory
• C) Self-perception theory
• D) Esteem enhancement theory
• E) The notion of the looking glass self

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Definitions:

Morrill Land-Grant Act

Legislation passed in 1862 that provided states with land to finance the establishment of colleges specializing in agriculture and the mechanical arts.

Public Lands

Land owned by the government, open for use and development by the public or preserved for environmental protection or cultural significance.

Mexican-American Outlaw

A figure from history or folklore, often romanticized, involved in criminal activities in the contexts of the U.S.-Mexican borderlands.

Gregorio Cortez

A Mexican-American folk hero and outlaw known for his resistance against law enforcement injustices in early 20th-century Texas.