Suppose that we might expect to receive prejudice or disapproval for some aspect of ourselves. We may "play down" or subvert that aspect to the extent that ________

A) we can hide it, and we are willing to hide it
B) we are willing to assert its importance to our identity
C) acceptance from close others makes it unnecessary to hide it
D) we cannot change that aspect
E) over time, others around us adopt that aspect for themselves


Answer: A

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