Self-verification theory
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self-verification-theory-199-9428196
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Self-verification theory
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Self-verification is a social psychological theory that asserts people want to be known and understood by others according to their firmly held beliefs and feelings about themselves, that is self-views. It is one of the motives that drive self-evaluation, along with self-enhancement and self-assessment. Because chronic self-concepts and self-esteem play an important role in understanding the world, providing a sense of coherence, and guiding action, people become motivated to maintain them throu
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Social psychological theory
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-verification_theory
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2023-07-18T00:40:08Z
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