In Order to Gauge Whether He Had Studied Long Enough

question 8

Multiple Choice

In order to gauge whether he had studied long enough for his psychology exam, Markus texted two of his classmates to ask them how long they had spent reviewing material. Markus is engaging in __________.

• A) impression management
• B) self-handicapping
• C) a self-protective behavior
• D) social comparison

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