Exam 2: Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication

You have been described by your significant other as a "jokester." This description is an example of an avowed identity.

Priscilla feels that she is unattractive and unlovable following a break-up with her boyfriend. Prior to this incident, Priscilla had a healthy view of her worth. Priscilla experienced a decrease in which of the following?

Name and explain William James' three components of the self.

What component of the self is especially important when you go on a date or eat lunch with your friend?

Discuss six communication strategies that can be used to enhance one's self-esteem.

The statement, "I'm not attractive because my roommate gets asked out on dates more than I do," illustrates the concept of _____.

Carlos told the interviewer he was organized, detail-oriented, and confident. He typically describes himself this way when people ask what type of worker he is. This reveals Carlos' _____.

Jillian effectively uses public speaking skills without having to concentrate heavily on what she is doing. Jillian is functioning at a level of _____ on Maslow's framework.

When Suzanne is asked to describe herself, her first response is that her friends often call her a computer nerd. This describes her _____.

_____ is a generalization applied to persons perceived to have attributes common to a particular group.