Caleb is giving a presentation on the benefits of self-esteem as it relates to coping with death. Caleb states that increased self-esteem may
A. act as a buffer against anxiety and negative feelings.
B. provide emotional, but few cognitive, benefits.
C. produce an internal positive feedback system.
D. induce compliance in the face of anxiety.
Answer: A
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