With respect to trust, an important goal of impression management is to
A) avoid admitting mistakes.
B) disguise the truth to avoid projecting an accurate image.
C) be selective about displaying integrity.
D) be perceived as trustworthy.

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The goal of impression management is to be perceived as trustworthy, not just to fake it by disguising the truth or being selective about displaying integrity. While avoiding admitting mistakes may be a short-term strategy for maintaining a positive image, in the long run it can damage trust. Therefore, the best choice is D.

With Respect to Trust, an Important Goal of Impression Management