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Self-verification theory

                                          other perception
                 
                                   Positive               Negative
self              Positive        
perception    Negative     dillema

This counts because of “Consistency vs Self-enhancement Controversy”

key : people want to make that there are no difference “self” whether
it is viewed by them or others. so that is a fundamental motive,
CONSISTENCY.

but people also have a strong motive that they look better, believe
themselves enough good and competent. it is the SELF-ENHANCEMENT.

then,

Is “Self-NEG, Other-POS” better than “Self-NEG, Ohter-NEG” ?