Talk About: -Positive Reactions from Others

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Essay

Talk About:
-Positive reactions from others

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Definitions:

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that emphasize personal achievements and rights, fostering an independence and self-reliance among its members.

Drive for Consistency

An internal push within individuals to ensure that their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are all in agreement.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values), leading to an alteration in one of the cognitions to reduce the discomfort.

Alcoholics Anonymous

A self-help organization and mutual aid fellowship for individuals who struggle with alcoholism, offering peer support to achieve and maintain sobriety.