Question 1

Self-esteem refers to the intensity and stability over time of a person's self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture.Decorating the self serves a number of purposes.Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  To indicate negative feelings towards oneself 
B)  To separate group members from nonmembers 
C)  To place the individual in the social organization 
D)  To provide a sense of security 
A)  To indicate negative feelings towards oneself 
B)  To separate group members from nonmembers 
C)  To place the individual in the social organization 
D)  To provide a sense of security

Question 3

Which of the following is a level of a people extended self?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual level 
B)  Family level 
C)  Community level 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Individual level 
B)  Family level 
C)  Community level 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

The modern use of high heels (which can cause knee and hip problems)may be compared to the traditional Asian practice of foot binding.According to the text,which of the following purposes best describes why high heels are worn?

Accepted Answer

A)  To separate group members from non-group members 
B)  To place the individual in the social organization 
C)  To place the person in a gender category 
D)  To enhance sex-role identification 
A)  To separate group members from non-group members 
B)  To place the individual in the social organization 
C)  To place the person in a gender category 
D)  To enhance sex-role identification

Question 5

Explain the concepts of the ideal and actual self.How do we bridge the gaps between these two selves?

Accepted Answer

The ideal self is a person's conception

Question 6

Pamela Ortiz rarely makes eye contact with others in social settings.Though by many standards she is physically attractive,she perceives that others find her plain and uninteresting.By not making eye contact,she is somewhat creating a self-fulfilling prophecy with respect to males in her social circle.This situation matches occurrences in which of the following "self" situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dynamic self 
B)  The dependency self 
C)  The frustrated self 
D)  The looking-glass self 
A)  The dynamic self 
B)  The dependency self 
C)  The frustrated self 
D)  The looking-glass self

Question 7

________ refers to a consumer's subjective evaluation of his or her physical self.

Accepted Answer

A)  Looking-glass self 
B)  Actual self 
C)  Ideal self 
D)  Body image 
A)  Looking-glass self 
B)  Actual self 
C)  Ideal self 
D)  Body image

Question 8

Explain and give a brief example of symbolic self-completion theory.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic self-completion theory suggests

Question 9

If Chen Ho follows a Confucian perspective and dresses according to accepted rules of the group (where others' perceptions of the self and maintaining one's desired status in their eyes is important),then he is recognizing the importance of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity 
B)  "face" 
C)  force and will 
D)  politeness 
A)  conformity 
B)  "face" 
C)  force and will 
D)  politeness

Question 10

"Maleness-femaleness" and "masculinity and femininity" -do these terms basically mean the same thing? Discuss and illustrate with sex-typed products.

Accepted Answer

The issue is gender versus sexuality.Gen

Question 11

________ is the promotional strategy that involves select consumers altering some aspects of their selves to advertise for a branded product.

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect 
B)  Identity marketing 
C)  Impression management 
D)  Self-extension 
A)  Halo effect 
B)  Identity marketing 
C)  Impression management 
D)  Self-extension

Question 12

________ is when the person tries to evaluate their appearance by comparing it to the people depicted in these artificial images.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social comparison 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Real self 
D)  Ideal self 
A)  Social comparison 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Real self 
D)  Ideal self

Question 13

Through the process of ________,people try to "manage" what others think of them by strategically choosing clothing and other products that will convey a positive image.

Accepted Answer

A)  impression management 
B)  self-extension 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  social comparison 
A)  impression management 
B)  self-extension 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  social comparison

Question 14

When we act the way we assume others expect us to act we are practicing a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  looking-glass self 
B)  self-image 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  real self 
A)  looking-glass self 
B)  self-image 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  real self

Question 15

Which of the following explains why people decorate or mutilate their bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  To separate group members from nonmembers 
B)  To place a person in a gender category 
C)  To enhance social role identification 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To separate group members from nonmembers 
B)  To place a person in a gender category 
C)  To enhance social role identification 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Explain how the concept of self-esteem is used in advertising.

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem refers to the positivity of

Question 17

The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture.One of the chief purposes for doing this is to place the individual in the social organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Personal objects,places,and things allow people to feel that they are rooted on their larger social environments.The home can be symbolic for the extended self.Which of the following categories or levels of the extended self would be the home most likely be associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  family level 
B)  individual level 
C)  community level 
D)  group level 
A)  family level 
B)  individual level 
C)  community level 
D)  group level

Question 19

Ideal beauty refers to a consumer's subjective evaluation of his/her physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In South Korean shopping malls,teenage girls line up at photo machines that provide high-tech makeovers,including glamor lighting,a hair-blowing breeze,and virtual plastic surgery.If one of these girls sends a photo from this machine to her boyfriend,she is expressing the actual self state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Self-esteem refers to the intensity and stability over time of a person's self-concept.

The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture.Decorating the self serves a number of purposes.Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?

Which of the following is a level of a people extended self?

The modern use of high heels (which can cause knee and hip problems)may be compared to the traditional Asian practice of foot binding.According to the text,which of the following purposes best describes why high heels are worn?

Explain the concepts of the ideal and actual self.How do we bridge the gaps between these two selves?

________ refers to a consumer's subjective evaluation of his or her physical self.

Explain and give a brief example of symbolic self-completion theory.

If Chen Ho follows a Confucian perspective and dresses according to accepted rules of the group (where others' perceptions of the self and maintaining one's desired status in their eyes is important),then he is recognizing the importance of ________.

"Maleness-femaleness" and "masculinity and femininity" -do these terms basically mean the same thing? Discuss and illustrate with sex-typed products.

________ is the promotional strategy that involves select consumers altering some aspects of their selves to advertise for a branded product.

________ is when the person tries to evaluate their appearance by comparing it to the people depicted in these artificial images.

Through the process of ________,people try to "manage" what others think of them by strategically choosing clothing and other products that will convey a positive image.

When we act the way we assume others expect us to act we are practicing a ________.

Which of the following explains why people decorate or mutilate their bodies?

Explain how the concept of self-esteem is used in advertising.

The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture.One of the chief purposes for doing this is to place the individual in the social organization.

Personal objects,places,and things allow people to feel that they are rooted on their larger social environments.The home can be symbolic for the extended self.Which of the following categories or levels of the extended self would be the home most likely be associated with ________.

Ideal beauty refers to a consumer's subjective evaluation of his/her physical appearance.

In South Korean shopping malls,teenage girls line up at photo machines that provide high-tech makeovers,including glamor lighting,a hair-blowing breeze,and virtual plastic surgery.If one of these girls sends a photo from this machine to her boyfriend,she is expressing the actual self state.

Buying,Having,and Being: An Introduction to Consumer Behavior

Consumer and Social Well-Being

Perception

Learning Memory

Motivation and

Personality, Lifestyles, and Values

Attitudes and Persuasive Communication

Decision Making

Buying, Using, and Disposing

Groups and Social Media

Income and Social Class

Subcultures

Culture

Filters

Exam 6: The Self: Mind, Gender, and Body

Self-esteem refers to the intensity and stability over time of a person's self-concept.

The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture.Decorating the self serves a number of purposes.Which of the following is NOT one of those purposes?

Which of the following is a level of a people extended self?

The modern use of high heels (which can cause knee and hip problems)may be compared to the traditional Asian practice of foot binding.According to the text,which of the following purposes best describes why high heels are worn?

Explain the concepts of the ideal and actual self.How do we bridge the gaps between these two selves?

________ refers to a consumer's subjective evaluation of his or her physical self.

Explain and give a brief example of symbolic self-completion theory.

If Chen Ho follows a Confucian perspective and dresses according to accepted rules of the group (where others' perceptions of the self and maintaining one's desired status in their eyes is important),then he is recognizing the importance of ________.

"Maleness-femaleness" and "masculinity and femininity" -do these terms basically mean the same thing? Discuss and illustrate with sex-typed products.

________ is the promotional strategy that involves select consumers altering some aspects of their selves to advertise for a branded product.

________ is when the person tries to evaluate their appearance by comparing it to the people depicted in these artificial images.

Through the process of ________,people try to "manage" what others think of them by strategically choosing clothing and other products that will convey a positive image.

When we act the way we assume others expect us to act we are practicing a ________.

Which of the following explains why people decorate or mutilate their bodies?

Explain how the concept of self-esteem is used in advertising.

The body is adorned or altered in some way in every culture.One of the chief purposes for doing this is to place the individual in the social organization.

Personal objects,places,and things allow people to feel that they are rooted on their larger social environments.The home can be symbolic for the extended self.Which of the following categories or levels of the extended self would be the home most likely be associated with ________.

Ideal beauty refers to a consumer's subjective evaluation of his/her physical appearance.

In South Korean shopping malls,teenage girls line up at photo machines that provide high-tech makeovers,including glamor lighting,a hair-blowing breeze,and virtual plastic surgery.If one of these girls sends a photo from this machine to her boyfriend,she is expressing the actual self state.

Buying,Having,and Being: An Introduction to Consumer Behavior

Consumer and Social Well-Being

Perception

Learning Memory

Motivation and

Personality, Lifestyles, and Values

Attitudes and Persuasive Communication

Decision Making

Buying, Using, and Disposing

Groups and Social Media

Income and Social Class

Subcultures

Culture

Filters