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rosent76

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Joe wants his boss to think he's a hard worker. Whenever his boss walks by his office he starts to type furiously on his computer. Joe is engaging in which of the following?
 
  a. False consensus
  b. Self-affirmation
  c. Impression management
  d. Post-decisional dissonance

Question 2

Which theory suggests that, in the face of threat, people will try to restore their self-worth by reaffirming their values?
 
  a. Self-perception theory
  b. Self-affirmation theory
  c. Cognitive dissonance theory
  d. Self-discrepancy theory



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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