The Sociometer Theory of Self-Esteem Suggests That Personal Self-Esteem ____

question 27

Multiple Choice

The sociometer theory of self-esteem suggests that personal self-esteem ____.

• A)functions as an indicator of how socially acceptable we are
• B)is a reflection of how happy our social networks are
• C)is directly related to the self-esteem of the people around us
• D)is partially based on how much we value our social groups

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