According to the Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model (Tesser, 1988), When Making

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the self-evaluation maintenance model (Tesser, 1988) , when making comparisons to other individuals, provided that the domain in which the individual is successful is irrelevant to us and we are certain about our own abilities in this domain, we are likely to engage in ______. However, when the domain is relevant to us and we are uncertain about our abilities in the domain, we engage in ______.

• A) upward comparison; downward comparison
• B) upward comparison; social reflection
• C) downward comparison; upward comparison
• D) social reflection; upward comparison

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Definitions:

Tenants in Common

A form of co-ownership where each tenant owns a separate and distinct share of the property, which can be sold or passed on independently.

Strategic Financial

Pertains to the managing of a corporation's finances with a long-term perspective, focusing on investment decisions, financial planning, and policies that affect the company's financial health and strategic goals.

Jointly Controlled Entity

An entity that is managed and operated under a joint control agreement by two or more parties.

Partnership

A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits.