Identify and analyze an event in which you witnessed self-enhancement and one of Constantine Sedikides’ three communicative strategies.

What will be an ideal response?


Students should refer to one of the following: positivity embracement, favorable construals, or self-affirming reflections.

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A) Hinduism B) Buddhism C) Confucianism D) Taoism

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Which of the following scenarios shows a beat reporter working effectively to develop sources?

A. John sends a mass email to all the school administrators in his coverage area introducing himself. B. Eric calls a local high school football coach and asks what he considers to be the most important storyline in the upcoming season. C. Lori telephones all the city council members in her coverage area and introduces herself. D. Maria conducts in-person visits with each of the athletic directors at schools covered in her local sports beat.

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