The ________ motive suggests a preference for information that supports positive views of the partner and the relationship. The ________ motive suggests a preference for information that reflects important qualities in a partner or a relationship. The ________ motive suggests a preference for information that supports a positive view of the self, even if it does not support the relationship.
A) prosocial; accuracy; adaptive
B) perceptual confirmation; diagnosticity; egocentric
C) enhancement; accuracy; justification
D) accommodative; evidential; justification

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The three motives described are enhancement, accuracy, and justification. The enhancement motive refers to seeking information that supports a positive view of the partner and the relationship, while the accuracy motive refers to seeking diagnostic information about important qualities in the partner or relationship. Finally, the justification motive refers to seeking information that supports a positive view of oneself, even if it conflicts with the relationship. Choice C correctly identifies these three motives.

The ________ Motive Suggests a Preference for Information That Supports