Asked by
Jlaedel Racelis
on Dec 22, 2024Verified
Manipulating others to have a good impression of you by name-dropping is:
A) accounted for by self-enhancement theory.
B) referred to as BIRGing.
C) how 'impression management' is defined.
D) a feature of social comparison theory.
Impression Management
The strategic practice of influencing or controlling one's own image presented in social contexts.
Self-Enhancement Theory
A theory suggesting that people have a basic need to maintain and enhance their self-esteem, often by interpreting information in a bias that favors themselves.
BIRGing
"Basking in Reflected Glory," a behavior where individuals associate themselves with successful others to improve their own self-esteem.
- Identify strategies for impression management and their implications.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify strategies for impression management and their implications.