John Simmons Believed That Politics Had Played a Role When

question 109

Multiple Choice

John Simmons believed that politics had played a role when he didn't receive a scholarship for graduate school. Fortunately, his good grades had earned him entrance into a prestigious state school. This example illustrates ________.

• A) self-preservation
• B) impression management
• C) selective perception
• D) self-serving attribution

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