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.
Peter Fischli and David Weiss, Der Lauf der Dinge (The Way Things Go).
question asked
diagram of question asked
A group of children were asked how many hours a day they spend watching television.
Exercise about living things
Living things vs non living things