In Leary's model of self-esteem and groups,he coins the term "sociometer" to describe
A)a type of sociogram (social network chart)that indicates place in a group.
B)the hypothetical psychological gauge that calibrates feelings of acceptance in groups.
C)a research tool used to measure inclusion-exclusion in groups.
D)the inclusion-exclusion continuum.

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Leary's sociometer theory proposes that self-esteem operates like a gauge or monitor of the degree to which a person is being accepted or rejected by others in their social environment. It is a hypothetical mechanism that regulates self-esteem in response to social feedback, reflecting a person's social value and status.

In Leary's Model of Self-Esteem and Groups,he Coins the Term