Schachter's studies of affiliation indicate that people join groups to acquire accurate information.Recent evidence also suggests that people prefer information that
A)is based on an authority's opinion.
B)is simple rather than complex.
C)disconfirms their existing beliefs.
D)is positive and reassuring.
E)is complex rather than simple.

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Recent evidence suggests that people prefer information that is positive and reassuring. This aligns with Schachter's theory that people join groups to acquire accurate information. Positive and reassuring information is more likely to be perceived as accurate and may lead to greater affiliation with a particular group.

Schachter's Studies of Affiliation Indicate That People Join Groups to Acquire