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

Answer: C

Psychology

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