Impression Management Theory Suggests That People Change Their Attitudes to Match

question 5

Multiple Choice

Impression management theory suggests that people change their attitudes to match their behaviors in an effort to

• A) be consistent.
• B) appear consistent.
• C) reduce physiological arousal.
• D) restore a positive self-image.

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Definitions:

Inadequately Funded

Describing a situation, project, or organization that does not receive sufficient financial resources for optimal operation.

Hirschi

Relates to Travis Hirschi, a prominent criminologist known for his social control theory which argues that strong social bonds inhibit deviant behavior.

Adolescent Siblings

Brothers and sisters in their teenage years, a period marked by significant growth, change, and development.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations.