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Redwolflake15

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Which of the following impression management techniques involves an individual admitting responsibility for an undesirable event and simultaneously seeking to get a pardon for the action?
 
  A) flattery
  B) favors
  C) apologies
  D) misrepresentation
  E) exemplification

Question 2

The practice of modifying one's true inner feelings based on display rules is known as ________.
 
  A) surface acting
  B) deep acting
  C) social loafing
  D) behavioral contagion
  E) collective efficacy


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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Apologies involve admitting responsibility for an undesirable event and simultaneously seeking to get a pardon for the action. It is a defensive impression management technique.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Deep acting refers to the practice of modifying one's true inner feelings based on display rules.



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