At work, Clarence is always pleasant and efficient and seems to get the job done with a minimum of fuss. At home, Clarence often seems to lose his temper over the least little thing. What do these two situations tell us about Clarence and his self-concept?
A) No person is an island.
B) We all manage to maintain a coherent image of our respective selves.
C) Our perceptions of others and events are usually objective.
D) We define ourselves and behave differently in different situations.

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The fact that Clarence behaves differently in different situations suggests that he defines himself differently depending on the context. This highlights the role of situational factors in shaping our behavior and self-concept. Option A is not relevant to the question, option B is partly true but does not fully capture the variability in Clarence's behavior, and option C is false as our perceptions are often biased and fallible.

At Work, Clarence Is Always Pleasant and Efficient and Seems