In the Confirmation Stage of the Adoption Process, the Adopter

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True/False

In the confirmation stage of the adoption process, the adopter continues to rethink the decision and searches for support for the decision.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Ideas

Concepts related to the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions, notably those that are unconscious.

Defensive Pessimism

A cognitive strategy where an individual sets low expectations for their performance, regardless of their actual ability, to prepare mentally for any possible outcome.

Conscious Mind

The aspect of mental processing that involves awareness of thoughts, feelings, and perceptions in the present moment.

Unconscious Mind

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not immediately accessible to conscious awareness.