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The Skeptic Who Believed Communication Is Impossible and Who Responded

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The skeptic who believed communication is impossible and who responded to opponents by simply wagging his finger was


Definitions:

Self-Verification

A psychological theory suggesting individuals seek to confirm their self-concept, preferring feedback that aligns with their existing beliefs about themselves.

Effort Justification

The phenomenon whereby people reduce dissonance by convincing themselves that what they suffered for is actually quite valuable.

Self-Concept Clarity

The degree to which one's beliefs about oneself are clearly and confidently defined, internally consistent, and stable.

Self-Concept Clarity

The extent to which an individual's beliefs about themselves are clearly and confidently defined, internally consistent, and stable.

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