Author Question: When asked why she is always losing things, Veronique replies, I'm not careless. It's just that I ... (Read 124 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

When asked why she is always losing things, Veronique replies, I'm not careless. It's just that I have more important things to think about. This response would be predicted by a social psychologist who understands Veronique's ________ motive.

a. social cognition
b. Gestalt
c. self-esteem
d. self-perception

Question 2

In which of the following examples does the need for accurate information most conflict with the need for self-esteem?

a. Carla has to decide whether to read the detailed red ink comments on the D paper she just spent weeks writing.
b. Joy has to decide whether to examine her job review file after receiving a promotion.
c. Isabel has to decide whether to pay attention to her coach's evaluation of her performance after they have won the semi-final.
d. Troy has to decide whether to read his opening night reviews after the play's producer has promised that the play will have at least a six-week run.