Jake and Martin Are Standing at the Counter of the Convenience

question 151

Multiple Choice

Jake and Martin are standing at the counter of the convenience store,and Jake-who has just failed his psychology exam-is animatedly telling Martin that the exam was unfair and that his professor is unreasonable.As he takes his change,Jake sees his image on the security camera.This causes him to wonder whether he actually studied enough for the exam.Jake's self-scrutiny in this situation would be predicted by

• A)self-awareness theory.
• B)self-perception theory.
• C)self-esteem theory.
• D)self-verification theory.

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Definitions:

Positive Outcomes

Favorable or beneficial results achieved after a process or event, such as improved health, successful problem-solving, or achieving personal goals.

Discipline

The practice of training to improve strength or self-control, often through the enforcement of rules.

Observational Learning

A learning process whereby individuals change their behavior after observing the actions and outcomes of others' behaviors.

Reinforcement

A principle in behaviorism that strengthens a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.