The Self-Presentational Goal of Appearing Likable Could Interfere with the Goals

question 57

Essay

The self-presentational goal of appearing likable could interfere with the goals of appearing competent and of conveying status and power.Describe each goal and list and then give an example of how strategies designed to increase liking could undermine each of the other two goals.

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

One who contracts to do a job and who retains complete control over the methods employed to obtain completion.

Durable Power

A legal document that grants someone the authority to act on another's behalf in legal or financial matters, continuing in effect even if the grantor becomes incapacitated.

Incapacitated

Refers to the state where an individual or entity is legally unable to make their own decisions due to mental or physical disability.