Sullivan Argued That the Need for ________ Intensifies During Early

question 53

Multiple Choice

Sullivan argued that the need for ________ intensifies during early adolescence, motivating teenagers to seek out close friends.

• A) respect
• B) compatibility
• C) intimacy
• D) similarity

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Definitions:

Self-disclosure

The act of revealing personal information or feelings to others.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

Self-serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that causes individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors.

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem characterized by a fragile sense of self that can easily be threatened and may lead to defensive or aggressive reactions.