Jake and Zeke Are Standing at the Counter of the Convenience

question 86

Multiple Choice

Jake and Zeke are standing at the counter of the convenience store,and Jake,who has just failed his psychology exam,is animatedly telling Zeke that the exam was unfair and that his professor is unreasonable.As he takes his change,Jake sees his image on the security camera.This causes him to wonder whether he actually studied enough for the exam.Jake's self-scrutiny in this situation would be predicted by

• A) self-perception theory.
• B) self-esteem theory.
• C) self-disclosure theory.
• D) self-awareness theory.
• E) self-verification theory.

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Definitions:

Conscious

Conscious refers to the state of being aware of one's own existence, thoughts, emotions, and surroundings.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as the moral center, imposing ethical standards and social rules.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Newborn Children

Infants that are in the very first weeks of life, typically characterized by rapid growth and development.