Recall That Researchers Conducted an Experiment in Which Some Participants

question 100

Multiple Choice

Recall that researchers conducted an experiment in which some participants were asked by the experimenter to return monetary compensation to him, while others were asked by the department secretary to return the money to a fund, and still others received no such request for the return of their compensation.Participants who were approached by the experimenter evaluated him better than did participants in the other two experimental conditions.These findings support the notion of

• A) the Ben Franklin effect.
• B) justification of effort.
• C) postdecision dissonance.
• D) self-esteem enhancement.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation or perception of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including beliefs about one’s own abilities, appearance, and personality.

Self-Image

One's personal perception or mental picture of themselves, including beliefs about appearance, abilities, and worth.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, including feelings of confidence, respect, and self-acceptance.