Charles Has Been Going Out Drinking Frequently in Response to Feelings

question 64

Multiple Choice

Charles has been going out drinking frequently in response to feelings of self-discrepancy. He is using a type of coping technique known as

• A) social comparison.
• B) blunting self-awareness.
• C) changing one's behavior.
• D) expanding the possible self.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

Authority that is recognized and accepted by others within an organization or society based on a person’s position or role.

Self-Determination

A human psychological need or ability involving the control over one's own life, actions, and future, leading to increased motivation and fulfillment.

Machiavellian Tendencies

Machiavellian tendencies describe a person's inclination to be cunning, strategic, and unscrupulous in manipulating others for personal gain, drawing from the philosophy of Machiavelli.