What Is the Broad Message or Theme About the Processes

question 164

Multiple Choice

What is the broad message or theme about the processes of self-justification and the need to enhance self-esteem? Humans are

• A) basically self-protective, and self-justification has good outcomes for individuals and society.
• B) creative in their attempts to justify their actions and maintain self-esteem.
• C) corrupted by high self-esteem.
• D) seldom motivated to see themselves accurately.

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Definitions:

Soviet Invasion

The military incursion by the Soviet Union into another country, often associated with Cold War era conflicts.

Afghanistan

A landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, noted for its complex history of war and strategic significance.

Mujahideen

Guerrilla fighters in Islamic countries, especially those who fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the 1980s.

Nixon's Visit

Nixon's Visit refers to President Richard Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972, a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations that marked the beginning of normalization between the two countries after years of estrangement.