The ________ Motive Suggests a Preference for Information That Supports

question 65

Multiple Choice

The ________ motive suggests a preference for information that supports positive views of the partner and the relationship. The ________ motive suggests a preference for information that reflects important qualities in a partner or a relationship. The ________ motive suggests a preference for information that supports a positive view of the self, even if it does not support the relationship.

• A) prosocial; accuracy; adaptive
• B) perceptual confirmation; diagnosticity; egocentric
• C) enhancement; accuracy; justification
• D) accommodative; evidential; justification

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Definitions:

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or ideas, influencing their interaction and relationships.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate situational influences and overestimate personal traits as causes of others' behaviors.

Personal Factors

Individual attributes such as personality, beliefs, and experiences that influence one's behavior and perceptions.

Peter Principle

A theory suggesting that people are promoted to their level of incompetence in a hierarchical organization.