David,a Junior-Level Officer in a Company,is Hoping for a Promotion

Multiple Choice

David,a junior-level officer in a company,is hoping for a promotion this year.He understands that only his reporting manager can recommend him for the promotion.Hence,David starts to flatter his manager and praise his efficient operational methods.In the context of attraction,David is most likely exhibiting ________ in this scenario.

A) social penetration
B) deindividuation
C) ingratiation
D) complementarity