Which statement is consistent with Brewer's optimal distinctiveness theory?
A)People prefer to merge completely with their groups rather than stand as individuals.
B)A sense of distinctiveness from others is optimal.
C)Individuals strive to balance the need for individuality with the need to be connected.
D)The sense of self has three components: the I,the me,and the we.

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Brewer's optimal distinctiveness theory suggests that individuals seek to balance their need for affiliation and belongingness with their groups (the need to be similar to others) and their need for uniqueness and individuality (the need to be different). This balance is what drives social behavior according to the theory.

Which Statement Is Consistent with Brewer's Optimal Distinctiveness Theory