According to Self-Verification Theory,people
A) are more likely to associate with only those who provide positive self-concept support.
B) avoid those who provide negative self-concept support.
C) select those who most accurately support their self-concept.
D) choose those with the same sexual orientation.
E) prefer those who see the world as they do.

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According to Self-Verification Theory, people prefer to associate with others who confirm and validate their existing self-concept. This suggests that individuals seek out others who accurately support their self-concept, even if that feedback is negative. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they do not fully capture the essence of Self-Verification Theory.