According to self-verification theory,the need to self-verify will dominate our behaviour when

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Self-verification theory suggests that we have a fundamental need to have our self-beliefs confirmed by others. This need becomes particularly strong when we have negative self-beliefs that we are highly certain of. Therefore, when we have negative self-beliefs that we are highly certain of, we are likely to seek out interactions and feedback that confirm our self-beliefs, rather than seeking out interactions and feedback that contradict our self-beliefs.

According to Self-Verification Theory,the Need to Self-Verify Will Dominate Our