Clara and Marvin Displayed a High Discrepancy Between Their Perceived

question 123

Multiple Choice

Clara and Marvin displayed a high discrepancy between their perceived and desired competence,but Clara perceived greater social support than did Marvin.Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A) Clara will have a lower sense of self-worth because gender is the most important factor influencing self-worth.
• B) Clara will have a greater sense of self-worth because both the degree of discrepancy and social support are important factors influencing self-worth.
• C) Clara and Marvin will have a similar sense of self-worth because the degree of discrepancy is the most important factor influencing self-worth.
• D) It is impossible to predict the level of self-worth that any individual will have.

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Definitions:

Fritz Perls

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