Research by Swann indicates that _________ strongly prefer positive feedback about the self.
A) all people
B) depressed people
C) people with positive self-views
D) people with negative self-views

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Swann's research indicates that people with positive self-views strongly prefer positive feedback about the self. This is consistent with the idea of self-enhancement, where individuals strive to maintain and enhance positive evaluations of themselves. Depressed individuals and those with negative self-views may actually prefer negative feedback about themselves, known as the self-verification theory. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Research by Swann Indicates That _________ Strongly Prefer Positive Feedback