Muriel, who is generally a happy person, becomes quite sad to ...

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Muriel, who is generally a happy person, becomes quite sad to find out that she failed her psychology exam, but recognizes that her failure to study probably played a role. When her roommate asks Muriel for a ride to the airport, Muriel will probably
 
  a. be more likely to help.
  b. be less likely to help.
  c. focus more on the costs of helping rather than the rewards.
  d. be more concerned with the potential for reciprocity.

Question 2

Discuss the relationship between self-presentation and self-monitoring.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

Self-presentation is the portrayal of oneself to others in an effort to put forward a
positive image. Self-monitoring refers to the ability to read the situation one is in and to
adjust behavior accordingly. High self-monitors seem to have a repertoire of selves
from which to draw and are especially sensitive to strategic self-presentation concerns
that vary from one situation to the next, whereas low self-monitors express themselves
more consistently across different situations. Therefore, self-monitoring can be an
important ingredient of effective self-presentation.