Jason went to a party with several of his friends last weekend. While he was there, he made several inappropriate comments and did not notice that people were offended by what he was saying. Afterward, several people at the party commented to Jason's friends that they were surprised and upset by his behavior. Which of the following statements is likely true of Jason?
A) Jason has low self-esteem.
B) Jason is a low self-monitor.
C) Jason has a poor self-concept.
D) Jason does not engage in self-fulfilling prophecies.

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Jason's lack of awareness of how his comments were affecting others suggests that he is a low self-monitor. This means he has difficulty adjusting his behavior to fit different social situations and is not very attuned to social cues. This is different from low self-esteem or a poor self-concept, which are more related to how one feels about oneself internally rather than how one interacts with others. The question of self-fulfilling prophecies is not relevant to the scenario described.

Jason Went to a Party with Several of His Friends