Correct option is D
Heider's Balance Theory assumes people strive for consistency (balance) among their cognitions/relationships (P-O-X triads), and imbalance creates psychological discomfort motivating change.
Information Booster:
1. Balance theory was proposed by Fritz Heider.
2. It uses triads of Person-Other-Object (P-O-X) to model attitudes/relationships.
3. Imbalanced triads create tension, motivating attitude change.