John is preparing for his upcoming interview by purchasing a new suit and getting a haircut. Although he is typically a casual dresser and not so concerned with the way he looks, the day of the interview he will be groomed and look professional. John is most likely practicing:
A) the contrast effect.
B) the halo effect.
C) reliability.
D) impression management.
E) interviewer bias.

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John is engaging in impression management, which is the process of controlling or influencing the impressions that others have of oneself. He is intentionally presenting himself in a certain way to make a favorable impression during the interview. The other options do not fit the situation described. The contrast effect involves perceiving differences between two things that are presented sequentially or together, and the halo effect involves one's overall impression of a person affecting one's evaluation of their specific traits. Reliability and interviewer bias are not relevant to this scenario.

John Is Preparing for His Upcoming Interview by Purchasing a New