Taylor Is Completing a Personality Test as Part of a Job

question 211

Multiple Choice

Taylor is completing a personality test as part of a job application for a position he really wants.He alters his answers somewhat to make himself look better than he really is to increase his chances of getting the job.Taylor is engaging in

• A)malingering
• B)impression management
• C)self-correction
• D)projection

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