Bonnie Has Generally Low Self-Esteem

question 12

Multiple Choice

Bonnie has generally low self-esteem.According to Danu Anthony Stinson's research on sociometer theory,she will be most willing to join a new social group if

• A) someone in the group tells her that they have heard she has many good qualities and the group expects they will like her.
• B) the group has a reputation for being unwelcoming.
• C) someone in the group tells her that they are unlikely to accept her as a member of the group and she should find someone else to be friends with.
• D) someone in the group tells her that they have heard she is a good person and that they will probably become friends after they have taken the time to get to know each other.
• E) the group has a reputation for being warm and accepting.