According to Sociometer Theory,self-Esteem Can Be Compared To

question 52

Multiple Choice

According to sociometer theory,self-esteem can be compared to:

• A) a gauge that measures social inclusion or exclusion.
• B) a ruler that measures one's progress toward one's goals.
• C) a scale that assesses the good and bad behaviors of other people in one's social group.
• D) a percentage that reports on the likelihood of developing a psychiatric disorder.

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Definitions:

Post-event

Refers to occurrences, analyses, or reactions following a specific event or situation.

Eyewitness

A person who has directly observed an event and can provide a first-hand account of it.

Cross-examining

The process of questioning a witness by the opposing party in a court of law to discredit their testimony or gain information.

Desensitization

The process by which someone is made less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by being exposed to them repeatedly.