People often construe the world as they do in order to maintain a favorable image of themselves. This assumption underlies the __________ approach.
A) self-esteem
B) public image
C) accuracy motive
D) self-perception

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The self-esteem approach suggests that people have a basic need to maintain their self-esteem, and they will construe the world in a way that supports their positive self-image, even if it is not entirely accurate. This is consistent with the assumption that people maintain a favorable image of themselves by interpreting the world in a way that is flattering to their self-concept. The other options - public image, accuracy motive, and self-perception - do not directly relate to this assumption.

People Often Construe the World as They Do in Order