Which Theory Holds That Desires for Self-Protection, Self-Enhancement, and Self-Evaluation

question 410

Multiple Choice

Which theory holds that desires for self-protection, self-enhancement, and self-evaluation provide motives for associating with others and even influence which groups we join?

• A)social comparison
• B)social exchange
• C)social networking
• D)group cohesiveness

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