Self-monitoring refers to adjusting one's behavior in response to external situations to create the desired impression. This means that an individual pays attention to how they are presenting themselves to others and adapts their behavior accordingly. It is a conscious effort to control and manage one's public image.

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Self-Monitoring Is

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Self-monitoring is

A) protecting one's self-image by creating an excuse for later failure.
B) disparaging oneself (false modesty) to elicit reassurance.
C) attempting to present a favorable image to an external audience.
D) adjusting one's behavior in response to external situations to create the desired impression.

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