According to the authors, the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent, attractive, lucky, ethical, valued, and so forth is called:
A)self-glorification.
B)narcissism.
C)self-enhancement.
D)self-esteem.
E)self- efficacy.

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The motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent, attractive, lucky, ethical, valued, and so forth is called self-enhancement. Self-glorification and narcissism may be characteristics of individuals who engage in self-enhancement, but they are not the definition of self-enhancement. Self-esteem and self-efficacy may be related concepts but they do not specifically refer to the motivation to promote and protect a positive self-view.

According to the Authors, the Motivation to Promote and Protect