A public figure commits a crime that makes national headlines. How might this person engage in a compensatory strategy?
A) by condemning the condemners
B) by using denial to create uncertainty and doubt in the public
C) by using increased positivity to try to become more likeable
D) by justifying his or her actions

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Compensatory strategies involve efforts to offset negative impressions or actions with positive ones. In this context, using increased positivity to become more likable is a way to compensate for the negative impact of the crime on the public figure's image.

A Public Figure Commits a Crime That Makes National Headlines