Andrew experiences a boost in self-esteem when he succeeds in the classroom but not when someone compliments him on his style of dress. Anton reports just the opposite. The difference between the two men is MOST directly related to differences in:

A) valued traits in their self-concepts.
B) self-verification strategies.
C) locus of control.
D) their degree of extraversion.


A) valued traits in their self-concepts.

Psychology

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a. anxious introspection. b. perspective taking. c. kin selection. d. empathic concern.

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a. development. b. transformation. c. conception. d. developmental sequencing.

Psychology

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A) ?VR B) ?fixed time C) ?FI D) ?noncontingent

Psychology