Research participants were most likely to react aggressively to criticism of their written essays if they experienced ________ self-esteem.
A) unrealistically low
B) moderately low
C) moderately high
D) unrealistically high

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Research suggests that individuals with unrealistically high self-esteem are most likely to react aggressively to criticism or negative feedback, as they may perceive it as a threat to their sense of self-worth. Individuals with moderately high self-esteem may be able to handle criticism better, while those with low self-esteem may already have negative beliefs about themselves and thus not be as affected by criticism.

Research Participants Were Most Likely to React Aggressively to Criticism