Which of the following best describes what is meant by a "social-adjustive" function of attitudes?
A) People often adjust their attitudes in a way that differentiates them from others, out of a desire for positive distinctiveness
B) Strong attitudes can determine the types of social situations a person is likely to seek
C) Adjustment in attitudes can signal interpersonal priorities, sensitivity to others, and general agreeableness
D) Attitudes can be used to demonstrate a person's core moral beliefs

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A "social-adjustive" function of attitudes refers to how attitudes can be adjusted or expressed in ways that reflect a person's social environment, relationships with others, and desire to fit in or be agreeable. Choice A refers to the self-enhancement function of attitudes, Choice B focuses on the role attitudes play in determining behavior and situations, and Choice D emphasizes the expressive function of attitudes in communicating moral beliefs.

Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by a "Social-Adjustive