Conspicuous consumption of material resources,basking in reflected glory,and cutting off reflected failure are discussed in the text as strategies of
A) appearing competent.
B) self-handicapping.
C) conveying status and power.
D) ingratiation.

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Conspicuous consumption of material resources and basking in reflected glory are both strategies of conveying status and power. Cutting off reflected failure is also a strategy of conveying status and power as it involves distancing oneself from individuals or groups that are associated with failure.

Conspicuous Consumption of Material Resources,basking in Reflected Glory,and Cutting Off