Conspicuous consumption of material resources, basking in reflected glory, and cutting off reflected failure are discussed in the text as strategies of
A) appearing competent.
B) self-handicapping.
C) conveying status and power.
D) ingratiation.
Answer: C
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a. individuating b. equal-status c. just-world d. superordinate
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. female. B. male. C. elderly. D. adolescents.