Adina Has Low Self-Esteem

question 34

Multiple Choice

Adina has low self-esteem.She always feels uncomfortable in social situations.According to research on self-verification theory,with whom would Adina most likely choose to be friends?

• A) Kevin, who told her she's the coolest girl he knows
• B) Mitchell, who told her she's kind of awkward
• C) Raymond, who is high in self-monitoring
• D) Lars, who is low in self-monitoring

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Definitions:

Histrionic Personality

A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe a person’s typical thoughts, emotional responses, and behaviors.

Learned Characteristics

Traits or behaviors not inherent at birth but developed through interactions with the environment and experiences.

Inherited Characteristics

Traits or attributes passed from parents to their offspring through genes.