Self-Affirmation Theory Posits That

Multiple Choice

Self-affirmation theory posits that

A) people will reduce the impact of a dissonance-arousing threat by focusing on their competence on a dimension unrelated to the threat.
B) people will reduce the impact of a dissonance-arousing threat by engaging in self-justifications.
C) people will reduce the impact of a dissonance-arousing threat by focusing on their competence pertaining to the threat.
D) people will reduce the impact of a dissonance-arousing threat by ignoring the threat.
E) people will reduce the impact of a dissonance-arousing threat by carefully considering their options.