The Consistency Motive Is Sometimes Called the ____

question 151

Multiple Choice

The consistency motive is sometimes called the ____.

• A)appraisal motive
• B)self-enhancement motive
• C)self-verification motive
• D)justification motive

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Definitions:

Identity

The understanding or concept of oneself as a unique individual, including aspects of self-concept and social identity.

Erikson

Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, emphasizing the impact of social interaction across the lifespan.

Neo-Freudian

Psychologists who accepted the basic foundations of Freud's theory but modified it to include social and cultural factors.

Karen Horney

A German psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, feminine psychology, and the importance of cultural and social factors in personality development.