At Work, Clarence Is Always Pleasant and Efficient and Seems

question 39

Multiple Choice

At work, Clarence is always pleasant and efficient and seems to get the job done with a minimum of fuss. At home, Clarence often seems to lose his temper over the least little thing. What do these two situations tell us about Clarence and his self-concept?

• A) No person is an island.
• B) We all manage to maintain a coherent image of our respective selves.
• C) Our perceptions of others and events are usually objective.
• D) We define ourselves and behave differently in different situations.

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