Although lying, even compulsive lying, is not considered a psychological disorder, it is sometimes characteristic of people with:

Which of the following statements accurately describes the effectiveness of impression management tactics?

a) Impression management tactics make a good impression and should be used as much as possible. b) Impression management tactics can make a good impression as long as they are not overused. c) Impression management tactics sometimes make a good impression but usually make a bad impression. d) Impression management tactics do not make a good impression and should therefore be avoided.

Although her family is unaware of her chronic feelings of hopelessness and despair, Carmen is very unhappy. Thus, she would be exhibiting psychopathology based on

a. statistical abnormality. b. social nonconformity. c. subjective discomfort. d. cultural relativity.