According to self-affirmation theory:A) people do well in life if they continually praise themselves.B) people seek out views of themselves which are consistent with what they already believe about themselves.C) people respond less defensively to threats to one aspect of themselves if they can think about another valued aspect of themselves.D) while some people require a sense of self-esteem,others can function without it.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Self-affirmation theory suggests that individuals respond less defensively to threats to one aspect of their selves if they can think about another valued aspect of themselves. This is because self-affirmation helps to maintain a positive self-image and reduce the psychological threat posed by potential failures or negative feedback. Option A is incorrect because self-praise alone does not necessarily lead to success. Option B is incorrect because people also seek out views of themselves that challenge their current beliefs in order to learn and grow. Option D is incorrect because self-esteem is a universal human need and everyone benefits from feeling good about themselves to some extent.

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