A key motive behind the actor's engaging in self-enhancement is the actor's desire to
A) lower his or her self-esteem.
B) increase or protect his or her self-esteem.
C) develop a new self-concept.
D) obtain feedback on his or her self-concept.

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Self-enhancement is the process of increasing or protecting one's self-esteem. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because no one would engage in self-enhancement to lower their self-esteem. Option C is incorrect because self-enhancement is about improving one's existing self-concept, not developing a new one. Option D is incorrect because self-enhancement is a way to boost one's self-esteem, not obtain feedback on it.

A Key Motive Behind the Actor's Engaging in Self-Enhancement Is