Which of the Following People Is Using Ingratiation as a Self-Presentational

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is using ingratiation as a self-presentational tactic?

• A) Edwin, who recites all the fellowships he has received
• B) Kurt, who gets drunk the night before his midterm examination
• C) Iman, who brings her boss coffee and offers to do other favors for her
• D) Becky, who plays helpless in order to get her boyfriend's attention

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Definitions:

Capital Goods

Long-term physical assets used in the production of goods or services, such as machinery and buildings.

Current Consumption

The total amount of goods and services consumed at the present time, as opposed to savings for future consumption.

Time Preference

The inclination of individuals to prefer goods and services sooner rather than later.

Rational Expectations

The hypothesis that individuals form predictions of the future based on available information and act on those predictions rationally.