Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects Self-Affirmation Theory

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects self-affirmation theory?

• A) People are motivated to see themselves in a positive light, and they construe the world in ways that support this need.
• B) People see themselves as better than others particularly on traits that can be viewed in many different ways.
• C) People maintain feelings of worth after an identity threat by focusing on how great they are in a different life area.
• D) People want others to confirm their self-views, and this is true whether those views are positive or negative in valence.

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