Theories to research:

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Attribution theory: Attribution theory is how we attribute feelings and intentions to people to understand their behavior.

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Schema theory: a branch of cognitive science concerned with how the brain structures knowledge.

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Cognitive dissonance: the discomfort a person feels when their behavior does not align with their values or beliefs.

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Self-verification theory: research built on the external aspect of identities that connected individuals to society through roles and groups and gave meaning and connection to those individuals.

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Social comparison theory: involves people coming to know themselves by evaluating their own attitudes, abilities, and traits in comparison with others.

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Social exchange theory: is a concept based on the notion that a relationship between two people is created through a process of cost-benefit.

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Social identity theory: is a social behavior determined by the character and motivations of the person as an individual (interpersonal behavior) as well as by the person’s group membership.

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Social-Emotional selectivity theory: as people get older, they begin to perceive their time left in life as more limited.