Mental Tricks That People Use to Help Themselves Believe Things

question 30

Multiple Choice

Mental tricks that people use to help themselves believe things that are false are called ____.

• A)impression management skills
• B)self-presentation strategies
• C)narcissistic strategies
• D)self-deception strategies

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