In the film The Mask, the bank teller Stanley Ipkiss (played by Jim Carrey) tries to be friendly and outgoing, but others, including his own friends, treat him with disrespect and scorn. They clearly do not accept the image of himself that Stanley portrays because

A. Stanley manages multiple identities.
B. image management is complex.
C. image management is collaborative.
D. Stanley tries to project an image that accurately reflects his self-concept.


Answer: C

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