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.


  d.  is positive and reassuring.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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