Optimal Distinctiveness Theory Proposes That People Are Most Likely to Identify

question 52

Multiple Choice

Optimal distinctiveness theory proposes that people are most likely to identify with groups that

• A) emphasize group needs to the exclusion of individual needs.
• B) allow group members to always put themselves first.
• C) encourage identification with the group but also allow group members to be their own persons.
• D) accept members with very diverse attitudes and values.

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Definitions:

Rosalind Cartwright

A prominent sleep researcher known for her work on the psychological functions of dreaming and the relationship between sleep and mood regulation.

Manifest Content

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Latent Content

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