All of the Following Processes Except ??????????????????????________ Are Motivated by the Need

Multiple Choice

All of the following processes except ??????????????????????________ are motivated by the need to preserve or maintain self-esteem.

A) changing one's attitude in the direction of one's behavior
B) distancing oneself from a close other who outdoes one in a domain one cares about
C) making upward social comparisons
D) blaming the victim