Elena posts a status update on Facebook celebrating her new job, but she never mentions that she was fired from her previous position, fearing that her friends might think she's unreliable or even a thief. This is an example of:
A) feedback
B) overattribution
C) asynchronous communication
D) impression management

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Elena's action of posting a status update to shape how others perceive her, without revealing negative aspects of her past, is an example of impression management. This concept involves individuals controlling or guiding the impression others form of them, often by selectively sharing information.

Elena Posts a Status Update on Facebook Celebrating Her New