Upon meeting his biology professor for the first time, James says that he has read all of the professor's books, that they were some of the best books he's ever read, and that they were a catalyst for his choosing to study biology

James is employing the tactic of ________. a) ingratiation
b) self-deprecation
c) self-promotion
d) deception

a

Psychology

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Romantic relationships in adolescence tend to diverge markedly from friendships, as the two types of bonds are so different that they bear almost no resemblance to each other

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

According to the psychodynamic model, people use unconscious strategies to protect their egos from anxieties. The general term for these strategies is ____

a. defense mechanisms c. ego distortions b. anti-anxiety mechanisms d. reaction formations

Psychology