Which of the three motives emerges as the strongest when conflicts arise between the self-enhancement motive, the appraisal motive, and the consistency motive?
A)The self-enhancement motive
B)The consistency motive
C)The appraisal motive
D)The strongest motive depends on the type of conflict

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The self-enhancement motive is often the strongest because people generally have a strong desire to maintain a positive self-view, which can override the need for accurate self-assessment (appraisal) or consistency in self-concept.

Which of the Three Motives Emerges as the Strongest When