Research on the consequences of self-promotion indicates that
A) persons who verbally self-promote tend to be liked and respected more than those who do not.
B) self-promoting statements maximally impress an audience when they come directly from the individual they promote, not when they are made by others on behalf of the individual.
C) self-promoting statements can backfire and undermine an impression of competence.
D) job interviewers prefer persons who present themselves modestly.
Answer: C
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