Which Theory Predicts That When People Experience a Self-Image Threat,they

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which theory predicts that when people experience a self-image threat,they will compensate by affirming another aspect of the self?

• A)self-perception theory
• B)cognitive dissonance theory
• C)self-presentation theory
• D)self-affirmation theory

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