The Sociometer Model Primarily Suggests That

Multiple Choice

The sociometer model primarily suggests that:

A) a basic function of self-esteem is protecting the individual from troubling thoughts and worries.
B) self-esteem primarily serves to maximize the person's sense of social status.
C) a basic function of self-esteem is indicating one's level of acceptance by others.
D) people who are more extraverted are concerned with self-esteem, while those who are introverted are not.