Conspicuous Consumption of Material Resources,basking in Reflected Glory,and Cutting Off

question 107

Multiple Choice

Conspicuous consumption of material resources,basking in reflected glory,and cutting off reflected failure are discussed in the text as strategies of

• A) appearing competent.
• B) self-handicapping.
• C) conveying status and power.
• D) ingratiation.

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