consistency principle

con·sis·ten·cy prin·ci·ple

in psychology, the desire of the human being to be consistent, especially in attitudes and beliefs; theories of attitude formation and change based on the consistency principle include balance theory, which suggests that one seeks to avoid incongruity in one's various attitudes.
See also: cognitive dissonance theory.
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con·sis·ten·cy prin·ci·ple

(kŏn-sis'tĕn-sē prin'si-pĕl)
psychology The desire of human beings to be consistent, especially in their attitudes and beliefs; theories of attitude formation and change based on the consistency principle include balance theory, which suggests that people seek to avoid incongruity in their various attitudes.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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