Sara's Best Friend Just Told Her That She Does Not

question 51

Multiple Choice

Sara's best friend just told her that she does not want to hang out any more. Sara's self-esteem plummets. She then calls three other good friends to see if they want to get dinner together. They say yes and Sara feels better about herself. Sara's feelings and behaviors reflect which psychological theory?

• A) the self-evaluation maintenance model
• B) the self-verification theory
• C) the self-discrepancy theory
• D) the sociometer hypothesis

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Definitions:

Four-Step Problem-Solving

A systematic approach to addressing issues that involves identifying the problem, developing potential solutions, implementing a solution, and evaluating the outcome.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon occurring within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Inborn Trait

A characteristic or quality of an individual that is present from birth, often influenced by genetic factors.

Extreme Nonconformists

Individuals who deviate significantly from societal norms and expectations, often challenging traditional views and behaviours.