On the night of an important basketball game, Albert decided to leave his glasses at home. When his coach asked him if he wanted to return home to get them, Albert told the coach that he would rather not risk missing part of the game and that he'd try his best without them. Which of the following self-presentational strategies is Albert using?

In international studies of reading, mathematics, and science achievement, U.S. students typically perform

A) better than students in Korea and Japan. B) better than students in Canada and the Netherlands. C) above the international averages. D) at or below the international averages.

Elly attends weekly sessions to improve her spirituality. During these sessions, she concentrates on specific sounds or words known as "mantras." She claims that these sessions reduce her anxiety and help her relax. In this scenario, Elly is most likely practicing__________

A) biofeedback therapy B) hypnosis therapy C) transcendental meditation D) mindfulness meditation E) Select