Given the choice between distorting the world in order to enhance their self-esteem or viewing the world accurately, people often __________.
A) completely distort reality
B) choose accuracy and thereby suffer from low self-esteem
C) put a slightly different spin on things in order to feel good about themselves
D) refuse to make a choice, behaving erratically

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Studies have shown that people tend to put a slightly positive spin on things in order to maintain their self-esteem, but not completely distort reality. This allows them to still be relatively accurate while also feeling good about themselves.

Given the Choice Between Distorting the World in Order to Enhance