As discussed in the textbook, people's deliberate attitudes are not always consistent with their automatic attitudes. This can occur as a result of ____.
A) self-presentation
B) lack of awareness
C) both self-presentation and lack of awareness
D) neither self-presentation nor lack of awareness

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Deliberate attitudes are our conscious beliefs and thoughts about a person, object, or issue, while automatic attitudes are our unconscious or implicit evaluations. Several factors can lead to inconsistency between these two types of attitudes, including self-presentation concerns (trying to look good in front of others) and lack of awareness (not being fully conscious of certain attitudes or biases). Therefore, the correct answer is C, as both self-presentation and lack of awareness can cause inconsistency between deliberate and automatic attitudes.

As Discussed in the Textbook, People's Deliberate Attitudes Are Not