BIRGing refers to which behavior?

• A. People boosting their self-esteem by being with others using "we"
• B. Athletes reflecting on past successes
• C. Teams bragging about trophies publicly
• D. Fans criticizing opponents

Answer: (A)

Basking in reflected glory is about boosting self-esteem by linking yourself to the success of a group. When people say “we won” or show pride because their team or group did well, they’re using the group’s success to enhance their own self-view. That shared identification with a successful group is the hallmark of BIRGing, rather than focusing on personal, internal reflections or on public self-promotion that doesn’t rely on others’ success. So the best choice describes boosting self-esteem by being with others using “we.” It isn’t about personal reflection on past wins, nor about simply bragging publicly, nor about criticizing opponents, which would not involve sharing in the group’s success.