Ethan excelled as an assistant at his company. When he was promoted, he had difficulty keeping up with the increased workload, and his performance began to suffer. Based on what we know about self-concept, Ethan is most likely to:
A) continue to work the same way he always has, blaming his boss for the fact that he can't keep up.
B) work harder and put in more hours in order to prove his worth.
C) solicit feedback from his coworkers as to how he could do better.
D) realize that this is not the job for him and find something that better suits his talents.

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a.Correct. People tend to resist information that conflicts with their current perceptions of self.
b.Incorrect. People tend to resist information that conflicts with their current perceptions of self.
c.Incorrect. People tend to resist information that conflicts with their current perceptions of self.
d.Incorrect. People tend to resist information that conflicts with their current perceptions of self.

Ethan Excelled as an Assistant at His Company