Baumeister's research suggests that a narcissist who experiences an ego threat is likely to

A) work hard to counter the threat.
B) become aggressive or violent.
C) quit trying.
D) use indirect strategies to avoid the threat.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Baumeister's research indicates that narcissists, when their ego is threatened, are more likely to respond with aggression or violence as a defense mechanism. This is because their inflated self-image is challenged, prompting a hostile reaction to protect their ego.

Baumeister's research suggests that a narcissist who experiences an ego threat is likely to

A) work hard to counter the threat.
B) become aggressive or violent.
C) quit trying.
D) use indirect strategies to avoid the threat.

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Baumeister's research suggests that a narcissist who experiences an ego threat is likely toA) work hard to counter the threat.B) become aggressive or violent.C) quit trying.D) use indirect strategies to avoid the threat.

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Baumeister's research suggests that a narcissist who experiences an ego threat is likely to

A) work hard to counter the threat.
B) become aggressive or violent.
C) quit trying.
D) use indirect strategies to avoid the threat.