Question

The threat-to-self-esteem model suggests that receiving help is experienced as ______ when the recipient feels appreciated and cared for, but is experienced as ______ when the recipient feels inferior and overly dependent.

Answer 1

Help is experienced as SELF SUPPORTIVE when recipient feels appreciated and cared for while

Help is experienced as SELF THREATENING when recipient feels inferior and overly dependent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The threat to self esteem model suggests that receiving help is experienced as SELF SUPPORTIVE when the recipient feels appreciated and cared for, but is experienced as SELF THREATENING when the recipient feels inferior and overly dependent.