Baumeister and Leary (1996)suggest That Humans Have a Fundamental Drive

question 37

Multiple Choice

Baumeister and Leary (1996) suggest that humans have a fundamental drive to have positive and meaningful interpersonal relationships with others.They refer to this as the

• A) need to belong.
• B) need for affiliation.
• C) "sociostat."
• D) need to love.

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Definitions:

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by submission to authority, aggression towards out-group members, and adherence to societal conventions.

Need for Structured Knowledge

A cognitive requirement where individuals seek organized and coherent information to understand complex phenomena or situations.

Trait of Disidentification

A psychological process whereby individuals disconnect their self-esteem from outcomes in areas where they have experienced failure or discrimination.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological perspective suggesting that the fear of death drives individuals to adopt cultural values and beliefs for a sense of immortality.