Michael is preparing for an important job interview. For several days prior to the interview, he prepared additional copies of his résumé, checked over his portfolio, did additional research about the company he was applying to,
selected what he would be wearing the day of the interview, practiced being interviewed by his roommate and in front of a mirror, and left for the interview early. Michael is demonstrating
a. the halo effect.
b. impression management.
c. the critical incidents effect.
d. biodata analysis.
ANSWER: b
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