In meeting a new roommate, david stresses his studious qualities, an aspect of himself he wishes others to agree with, while being willing to underplay other potentially important aspects of himself. david is practicing a(n) approach in presenting himself to others.

Self-verification

Explanation:

What is self verification?

Self-verification is the way in which the person wants others to see them as they also view themselves even if their own view is inappropriate or inaccurate. For example if someone think they are famous and good-looking individuals they want others also to view them that way and those who believes they are shy and not good looking want others to view them that way.

This is used as the way to let people know what you expect from them.

Self verification may be good because it means the person knows who they are and can verify it to others confidently however negative or inaccurate self verification may create situation where the person becomes even more social awkward.

nigger, that word was originated for white folks   to keep black people under

and when black people use it, they know that's just how they greet each other

and when white folks use it, they know there's a double meaning under

it's the under parts of the car