Question
Branscombe and Wann found that this concept was reduced in American students when they were shown clips of Rocky IV (“4”) edited so that Ivan Drago won the match. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this concept measured by the Rosenberg scale. This concept, which some propose acts as a “sociometer,” is negatively affected by upward comparison.
ANSWER: self-esteem [or self-worth; or self-respect; prompt on self-concept or self-evaluation; prompt on self-belief or self-confidence]
[10e] People who believe they have this quality tend to have higher self-esteem. In most cultures, facial symmetry is linked with this quality.
ANSWER: physical attractiveness [or beauty; accept reasonable synonyms like being good-looking, pretty, handsome or sexy]
[10m] Terror management theory holds that anxiety about this concept compels people to adopt worldviews that protect their self-esteem. A Freudian “drive” named for this concept leads people towards self-destructive acts.
ANSWER: death [accept word forms like dying; accept the death drive; prompt on Thanatos]
<Michael Bentley, Social Science - Psychology> ~22187~ <Editor: Vincent Du>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 35 | 17.14 | 100% | 34% | 37% |