The idea that people desire social interaction for the purpose of obtaining a positive evaluation of themselves is the main tenet of
A) social comparison theory.
B) balance theory.
C) self-evaluation maintenance theory.
D) affiliation theory.
Answer: C
Psychology
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a) narcolepsy b) REM rebound c) insomnia d) night terrors
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