Research has shown that individuals who are made to feel insecure are subsequently

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Research has found that when individuals are made to feel insecure or uncertain about their own abilities or worth, they tend to become more critical of others as a way to compensate for their own feelings of inadequacy. This is known as the "downward social comparison" effect, where individuals compare themselves to others who they deem less successful or attractive in order to feel better about themselves. Therefore, the correct answer is A) more critical of others.

Research Has Shown That Individuals Who Are Made to Feel