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A man approaches a woman at a coffee shop. They begin making small talk, and the conversation turns to what the man's education is and what he does for a living.
 
  Considering the efficacy of impression management tactics, advise the man on what he should and shouldn't do and why.

Question 2

According to Kelley's covariation theory, what are the three major types of information we consider when trying to answer the question Why? about others' behavior? Describe each type.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

The man should discuss his education and achievements and his career in an honest way that is positive. He should avoid gloating, exaggerating, or being deceitful about his educational history or past job experiences. By presenting himself and his history in a positive way, the man will be using effective impression management tactics, but if he overdoes it or lies, then the woman will likely react in a negative way.

Answer to Question 2

The three types of information are 1) consensus, 2) consistency, and 3) distinctiveness. Consensus refers to the extent to which other people react to a given stimulus or event in the same manner as the person we are evaluating. Consistency refers to the extent to which the person in question reacts to the stimulus or event in the same way on other occasions over time. Finally, distinctiveness refers to the extent to which the person reacts in the same manner to other, different stimuli or events.



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