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self-presentation  

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  • Self-presentation is the goal-directed activity of controlling information about oneself to influence the impressions conveyed to audiences. Through self-presentation, people construct and maintain identities that allow them to relate to others and accomplish goals that are served by appearing to be a certain type of person. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Self-Presentation]

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