Saying, "We Didn't Cause This Negative Event to Happen, It

question 59

Multiple Choice

Saying, "We didn't cause this negative event to happen, it was some other company" is an example of using the impression management technique of:

• A)an expression of innocence.
• B)an excuse.
• C)moral ambiguity.
• D)a justification.

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Definitions:

Gender-Based Stereotypes

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Emotionally Intelligent Behaviors

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Agentic Characteristics

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Communal Characteristics

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