According to self-affirmation theory:

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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.

According to Self-Affirmation Theory