People try to make impressions on others by explicitly telling other people things about themselves ("I have a lot of experience with this"), by wearing certain brands (e.g., Birkenstock, Nike, Prada), and by using certain body language (e.g., strutting or crossing one's legs). These are all examples of ____.
A)the looking-glass self
B)automatic egotism
C)narcissism
D)self-presentation

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These are examples of self-presentation, which is the process of controlling how one is perceived by others through the deliberate manipulation of personal information, appearance, and behaviors.

People Try to Make Impressions on Others by Explicitly Telling