When asked why she is always losing things, Veronique replies, "I'm not careless. It's just that I have more important things to think about." This response would be predicted by a social psychologist who understands Veronique's motive.

a. social cognition
b. Gestalt
c. self-esteem
d. self-perception

Self-esteem

Explanation:

Self-esteem is a positive perspective on life. In this phenomenon, a person feels confident in the precious human being. This term is related to self-esteem, achievements, good relationship and satisfaction. If someone gets a little self-regard, these people filled with depression. These people feel depressed with an abusive relationship and they can not tolerate these feelings. Self-esteem is a term that influences a person in many ways.  

Thus here in the above context Psychologist have self-esteem motives.  

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