Clara and Marvin displayed a high discrepancy between their perceived and desired competence, but Clara perceived greater social support than did Marvin. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. Clara will have a lower sense of self-worth because gender is the most important factor influencing self-worth.
b. Clara will have a greater sense of self-worth because both the degree of discrepancy and social support are important factors influencing self-worth.
c. Clara and Marvin will have a similar sense of self-worth because the degree of discrepancy is the most important factor influencing self-worth.
d. It is impossible to predict the level of self-worth that any individual will have.
B
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