Our self-concept and self-esteem greatly affect how we present ourselves to our friends, family, and work colleagues. How we want others to perceive us is called
A) impression management.
B) initial impression.
C) personal constructs.
D) selective attention.

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Impression management refers to the process we use to control how others perceive us. It involves creating and maintaining a desired image of oneself in the eyes of others. This is influenced by our self-concept and self-esteem, as we want to present ourselves in a way that is consistent with how we see ourselves and how we want to be perceived by others.

Our Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Greatly Affect How We Present Ourselves