Depending on the situation, the same man might declare "I'm Jimmy's father"; "I'm your boss"; "I'm African American"; or "I'm your professor." This phenomenon, whereby a person's claimed or perceived identity varies depending on context, is called
A)ethnicity.
B)hypodescent.
C)a situational negotiation of social identity.
D)ethnic tolerance.
E)rotating core personality traits.

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The phenomenon described in the scenario is known as a situational negotiation of social identity. This refers to the way in which a person's claimed or perceived identity can vary depending on the context or situation they find themselves in. This fluidity allows individuals to adapt to different social settings and interact with others more effectively.

Depending on the Situation, the Same Man Might Declare "I'm