Suppose you have a stressful appointment for which you have not fully prepared because you want to please the people with whom you will meet. Your self-doubt comes from your constant behavior to always put your self-worth on the line. Personality psychologists would call this personality
A) passive-aggressive.
B) under contingencies of self-worth.
C) depressed.
D) low need for Achievement.

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The behavior of putting one's self-worth on the line is indicative of someone who is under contingencies of self-worth, meaning that their self-esteem is dependent on external factors such as success, approval, and validation from others. This can lead to stress and anxiety in situations where one feels they may not meet those external expectations. Passive-aggressive behavior and depression are not directly related to this particular behavior, and a low need for achievement would not necessarily lead to stress in this scenario.

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