Joann's sister wins a beauty contest. Joann entered many such contests when she was younger, but never won. According to self-evaluation maintenance theory, how is Joann likely to react to her sister's victory?
A) She will be happy because it suggests that good looks run in the family.
B) She will feel bad about herself because it reminds her that she never won.
C) She will think more highly of herself because she is in a happy mood.
D) She will be happy that her sister was able to do something she had failed to accomplish.
Answer: B
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