Research Supporting Self-Verification Theory Has Shown That People

question 35

Multiple Choice

Research supporting self-verification theory has shown that people

• A) selectively attend to information that is consistent with their self-views.
• B) want to be seen as mysterious and, therefore, hide their true selves from others.
• C) tend to form relationships with others who view them in positive ways.
• D) tend to remember positive feedback more than negative feedback.

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