People _________ continually put their self-worth on the line when they interact with and are evaluated by others.
A) who are low in self-esteem
B) who are high in self-esteem
C) with contingencies of self-worth
D) with stable feelings of self-worth

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The statement refers to people who put their self-worth on the line when they are evaluated by others, which suggests that their self-worth is contingent on other people's opinions. Therefore, the best choice is C, people with contingencies of self-worth, because they base their self-esteem on external factors, such as approval from others or success in certain domains, rather than internal factors that are more stable, such as values or personal traits. People with stable feelings of self-worth (choice D) are less likely to be affected by others' evaluations, while people who are high in self-esteem (choice B) may not necessarily seek external validation to the same extent as those with contingencies of self-worth. Low self-esteem (choice A) does not necessarily imply that someone will put their self-worth on the line when interacting with others, as some people with low self-esteem may avoid social situations and feedback altogether.

People _________ Continually Put Their Self-Worth on the Line When