After doing poorly on his biology exam, jim reminds himself that he is a good artist and a loving boyfriend.
thus, jim is using to cope with a potential threat to his self-esteem.

a) cognitive dissonance
b) self-affirmation
c) effort justification
d) self-love

The correct answer is letter B.

Explanation: In this case he is suppressing a thinking, and using self-affirmation as a way to feel better about the test result.

texas governor sam houston opposed secession, but was unable to prevent it. in this speech, given prior to lincoln's election, he presents the argument that slavery would be safer within the united states than outside of it. it was a prescient argument, and one held by several other southern leaders.

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