Kate Knows That She Isn't as Organized as She'd Like

question 109

Multiple Choice

Kate knows that she isn't as organized as she'd like to be.One day,Jim,a guy she's been dating for a number of months,says to her,"Wow,Kate.You always seem to have it all together.You're so organized!" What theory explains why Kate would be unhappy about Jim's statement?

• A) self-evaluation maintenance theory
• B) self-affirmation theory
• C) cognitive dissonance theory
• D) self-perception theory
• E) self-verification theory

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