Which one of the following individuals shows motivation consistent with self-worth theory?
A) Monica doesn't read the comments her teacher has written on her research paper because she suspects that they're not very flattering.
B) Isabelle goes to see the horror movie "Scream" with her friends; later that night, she has considerable trouble falling asleep.
C) Jacob spends long hours staring at the sky each night, looking for various constellations and thinking about ancient legends associated with each one.
D) Luke reads People magazine from cover to cover as soon as it arrives in the mail each week; he especially enjoys reading stories about movie stars.

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Self-worth theory suggests that individuals may avoid or not engage in situations that could potentially threaten their sense of competence or self-esteem. Monica's avoidance of reading her teacher's comments, due to suspecting they are not flattering, aligns with self-worth theory as she is likely trying to protect her self-esteem.

Which One of the Following Individuals Shows Motivation Consistent with Self-Worth