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The Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology is an essential resource for researchers and students of social psychology and related disciplines.
Balance-Logic Theory
Balance-Logic Theory
Abstract
Following an overview of Heider's classic statement of balance theory as a description of the perceived coherence, or lack of coherence, of interpersonal relations, this chapter reviews subsequent developments including Cartwright and Harary's (1956) application of graph theory, attitude structure, two-valued logic, self-esteem, the overlap between self-consistency and hedonism, conformity, dissonance, and consideration of the tetrahedron model for generalizing the multiplicative rule beyond two-valued distinctions.
Heider's (1946, 1958) Statement of Balance Theory
Elements, Relations, and the Concept of Balance
Heider formulated balance theory as an extension of Gestalt principles to the perceived coherence, or lack of coherence, of interpersonal relations. He focuses on three types of elements and two types of relations. The elements, typically symbolized p, o, and x, are respectively the person ...
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