In the cybernetic model of impression management, people use target feedback to
A) keep their work life from becoming too serious.
B) compare their desired social identity with the perceptions of the target.
C) decide if they are receiving enough rewards from the organization.
D) decide whether or not impression management is advisable.

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In the cybernetic model of impression management, people use target feedback to compare their desired social identity with the perceptions of the target. This helps them to adjust their self-presentation and impression management strategies accordingly to achieve a desired social identity. Feedback from the target is used as a control mechanism to regulate the impression management process.

In the Cybernetic Model of Impression Management, People Use Target