Here's the essence of Affect Control Theory (ACT).
 | You (and every individual) create events to confirm the sentiments that you have about yourself and others in the current situation. |
| If events don't work to maintain sentiments then you reidentify others or yourself. |
| In the process of building events to confirm sentiments, you are performing social roles that operate society. |
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Maybe you believe that social theories can't account for your actions and reactions? Try this exercise to see if your feelings are predictable!
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URL: www.indiana.edu/~socpsy/ACT/acttutorial/basicideas.htm |