Which of the following motives are central to how we construe the world?

a. the need to feel good about ourselves and to feel our opinions are accurate
b. the need to feel superior to others and to discriminate against them
c. the need to be accurate in our perceptions and convince others that they are wrong
d. the need for self-expression and creativity


Answer: A

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