Imagine That You Are Visiting a Graduate School to Which

question 31

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are visiting a graduate school to which you have applied.You would be more likely to engage in self-presentation during your visit

• A) if you believe the people who recruited you see you as not very qualified for their program.
• B) if you believe the people who recruited you see you as highly qualified for their program.
• C) if you are not sure whether you want to study in this school.
• D) when you talk to the graduate students, as opposed to the faculty members.

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