When he attends a rush event at the local fraternity,Carmine feels that the brothers do not like him very much.He does not think that he should come back to this fraternity and feels sure that he will not be asked to join.According to______________theory,Carmine's self-esteem will drop after the party because he will feel that his behaviors at the event were not acceptable to others.

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Sociometer theory suggests that self-esteem is a gauge of interpersonal relationships and social acceptance. Carmine's self-esteem drops because he perceives that he is not accepted by the fraternity members.

When He Attends a Rush Event at the Local Fraternity,Carmine