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originated a different type of reaction (cognitive, affective or behavioural). The self-enhancement motive creates both affective and cognitive responses. Affective responses result in negative feedback leading to less positive affect then positive affect. This is moderated by trait modifiability, in
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asserts that people want to verify their previously existing beliefs about the self. No preference regarding the task valence is apparent. Regarding task diagnosticity, people seek knowledge about their certain self-conceptions to a greater extent than they do for their uncertain self-conceptions.
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asserts that what motivates people to engage in the self-evaluation process is the desire to verify their pre-existing self-conceptions, maintaining consistency between their previously formed self-conceptions and any new information that could be important to the self (feedback) By doing this,
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the sense that we can find the former event to be especially true for unmodifiable traits. On the other hand, cognitive responses lead to favourable feedback being judged as more accurate, but only in the case of modifiable traits.
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is sought to increase the accuracy and objectivity of previously formed self-conceptions. This is regardless of whether the new information confirms or challenges the previously existing self-conceptions.
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Pursuing self-evolution can contribute to greater overall happiness and well-being by helping individuals develop healthier habits, cultivate positive relationships, and manage stress more effectively.
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Role models, mentors, or inspirational figures can motivate individuals to embark on their own journeys of self-evolution by demonstrating what is possible and providing guidance and support.
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In a rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and evolve is essential. People may engage in self-evolution to stay relevant, competitive, or to navigate transitions in their lives.
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In some of the literature, other motives appeared, namely the self-improvement motive, but they are not mentioned in this articles due to a lack of consensus about their existence.
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