Consider the Self-Enhancement Motive, the Consistency Motive, and the Appraisal

question 181

Multiple Choice

Consider the self-enhancement motive, the consistency motive, and the appraisal motive. According to research, which motive appears to be the weakest when conflicts arise between motives?

• A) The self-enhancement motive appears to be the weakest motive.
• B) The self-verification motive appears to be the weakest motive.
• C) The appraisal motive appears to be the weakest motive.
• D) The weakest motive depends on the conflict in question.

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