While Completing a Personality Test, Craig Comes to an Item

question 86

Multiple Choice

While completing a personality test, Craig comes to an item that asks him if he sees himself as shy and introverted.Craig reflects on some of his recent behavior.He reasons that since he generally does not talk much in class discussions and tends to avoid large parties, he must be shy and introverted.Which of the following strategies for self-knowledge is Craig using?

• A) self-presentation
• B) self-perception
• C) self-esteem
• D) self-enhancement

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Definitions:

Margaret Mahler

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Luborsky

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