Although Many People Tend to View Themselves in an Unrealistically

question 14

Multiple Choice

Although many people tend to view themselves in an unrealistically positive light, other people strive for stable, accurate beliefs about the self.This tendency is emphasized by

• A) self-verification theory.
• B) self-determination theory.
• C) self-consistency theory.
• D) self-presentation theory.

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

Clayton Alderfer's motivation theory that divides human needs into three categories: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Relatedness Needs

The human need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships.

Social Needs

Human requirements for companionship, belonging, and acceptance within society or specific social groups.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow, which presents a hierarchy of human needs in the form of a pyramid, starting from basic physiological needs to the need for self-actualization.