In support of sociometer theory, several studies have demonstrated that acceptance
a. boosts self-esteem, and rejection reduces it.
b. reduces self-esteem, and rejection boosts it.
c. is unrelated to self-esteem, but rejection boosts it.
d. boosts self-esteem, but rejection is unrelated to it.
Answer: A
Psychology
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