In negotiating a new roommate's perception of his (David's) personal qualities, David may agree with his new roommate's self-assessment as a(n) ________ because it aids David in "selling" David's view of himself as a(n) ________. Additionally,
David may downplay his own ________.
A) gifted athlete; excellent student; athletic accomplishments
B) gifted athlete; excellent student; accomplishments in other areas
C) gifted "ladies' man"; excellent student; same-sex orientation
D) depressed ne'er-do-well; excellent student; unrealistic optimism
E) son of a wealthy eastern industrialist; financial-aid student; future plan to ask his new roommate for a loan
Answer: A
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