The Fact That Some Individuals Seek to Enhance Their Self-Esteem

question 70

Multiple Choice

The fact that some individuals seek to enhance their self-esteem by identifying with a group is at the core of

• A)self-actualization.
• B)sociopathy.
• C)social competition.
• D)groupthink.

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Definitions:

Miss

To fail to hit, reach, catch, or otherwise make contact with something; also used to express a feeling of loss or absence.

Signal-detection Theory

A framework for understanding how individuals discern between important stimuli and background noise under conditions of uncertainty.

Hit

In the context of memory recall, a correct identification or recognition of a previously encountered stimulus.

False Alarm

An instance in which a warning or signal is given for a danger that fails to materialize, leading to an unnecessary or mistaken response.