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:

Contextual Variable

Any variable that acts as a contributing factor in the environment where research is conducted or decisions are made, affecting outcomes.

Managerial Strategy

A plan of action designed by management to achieve a set of objectives and improve the performance of an organization.

Control System

A set of mechanisms or algorithms designed to regulate or guide the operation of a machine, process, or system.

Compensation Systems

Methods and principles used to reward employees financially for their contributions to an organization, encompassing salaries, bonuses, and benefits.