Charles Has Been Going Out Drinking Frequently in Response to Feelings

question 64

Multiple Choice

Charles has been going out drinking frequently in response to feelings of self-discrepancy. He is using a type of coping technique known as

• A) social comparison.
• B) blunting self-awareness.
• C) changing one's behavior.
• D) expanding the possible self.

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