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CONGRUITY THEORY


postulated by American psychologists PercyTannenbaum and Charles Osgood, a mental consistency theory which centers on the part of the convincing conversations in alterations to the state of mind. It bears a likeness to balance theory wherein it proposes that individuals are likely to possess an inclination for components in a mental system that are aligned with one another on an interior basis.

CONGRUITY THEORY: “In accordance to congruity theory, people are more likely to accept help or advice from friends than enemies.”

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looti, M. (2025, November 4). CONGRUITY THEORY. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/congruity-theory/
looti, Mohammed. “CONGRUITY THEORY.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 4 November 2025, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/congruity-theory/.
looti, Mohammed. “CONGRUITY THEORY.” Encyclopedia of psychology. November 4, 2025. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/congruity-theory/.