Rob and Deandra Are Members of a Football Team

question 35

Multiple Choice

Rob and Deandra are members of a football team.Their self-esteem is greatly affected by their team's performance.They tend to compare their team with that of the opponents in order to improve their self-image.Which of the following theories best explains this scenario?

• A)the social identity theory
• B)the realistic conflict theory
• C)the social exchange theory
• D)the self-perception theory

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