While completing a personality test, Craig comes to an item that asks him if he sees himself as shy and introverted. Craig reflects on some of his recent behavior. He reasons that since he generally does not talk much in class discussions and tends to avoid large parties, he must be shy and introverted. Which of the following strategies for self-knowledge is Craig using?
A) Self-presentation
B) Self-perception
C) Self-esteem
D) Self-enhancement

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Craig is using self-perception to gather information about his personality. He is looking at his behavior and inferring his personality traits from them. Self-presentation involves intentionally presenting oneself in a certain way to others. Self-esteem involves the evaluation of one's own worth, while self-enhancement involves the desire to view oneself in a positive light.

While Completing a Personality Test, Craig Comes to an Item