Exam 5: The Self

Katie is constantly preoccupied with her weight. She weighs herself twice a day. She is exhibiting behaviour that is reflective of:

________ refers to the anxiety individuals feel when they fear they might behave in a way that confirms a group stereotype.

Jane told her friend Javier that she was frustrated because her manager at work did not seem to appreciate the extra effort that she was putting in. Javier suggested that Jane speak with her manager and show her the work she was doing. Later, Jane wondered why men just "don't get it." All she really wanted from Javier was some sympathy. One of the problems that Jane and Javier are experiencing is that women have a tendency to value ________ goals, while men tend to value ________ goals.

Alex is constantly seen in his leather jacket. It is how his friends find him in a crowd. He worked extra hours cutting grass one entire summer as a teen to earn enough for that jacket. Even though it is beat up and out of style, he invested far too much ________ in it to let it go.

What are the four levels of the extended self?

Do the terms "maleness-femaleness" and "masculinity-femininity" mean the same thing? Discuss and include gender-typed products in your answer.

Katie worked for an advertising agency. Her job was to use the computer to enhance photos for magazine ads. She knew that she would always make the face of the model more attractive if she:

Doug has large eyes, high cheekbones, and a narrow jaw. People around the world will perceive him as being:

Franz is very meticulous in appearance, and prepares his attire carefully before going anywhere as he wants to feel confident. This is an illustration of ________ theory.

Provide two reasons why people self-decorate or self-mutilate and provide an example of each.

To target consumers with high self-esteem, a food manufacturer should consider releasing portion-controlled snack items since people with high self-esteem feel they are in control over what they eat.

Body decoration or alteration is often used to distinguish group members from nonmembers.

The self-concept refers to all of the products that make up the individual's sense of self.

Grace Norris is a 50-year-old housewife who recently selected Chrysler's PT Cruiser as her new car. To some extent, she selected the car because it is practical and has ample storage space for groceries and other items she gets on her many shopping trips. On the other hand, she also confesses that she selected the car because of its "bad boy" image. "It looks like a gangster car from the 1930s," said Grace. "It says 'don't mess with me,'" she tells her friends. Grace is exhibiting ________ in her selection of a car.

When Emily goes to the mechanic to get her car fixed, she feels anxious and apprehensive that she will confirm the stereotype that women don't know a lot about cars. Describe and explain the concept that this is an example of.

There is evidence to indicate that our pets become a part of our extended selves.

People with low self-esteem take more risks than others. Since they don't expect to succeed, they feel they don't have much to lose.

When Allan signs up for a sewing class, he feels anxious and apprehensive that he will confirm the stereotype that men are not good at sewing. This demonstrates:

What people feel they would like to be, is called their:

________ refers to the type of person we don't want to be.