Question 1

Multilingual American and Japanese citizens are asked to describe themselves.Which of the following groups is least likely to focus on group affiliations?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. citizens asked to respond in English 
B)  Japanese citizens asked to respond in English 
C)  U.S. citizens, regardless of language 
D)  Japanese citizens, regardless of language 
A)  U.S. citizens asked to respond in English 
B)  Japanese citizens asked to respond in English 
C)  U.S. citizens, regardless of language 
D)  Japanese citizens, regardless of language

Question 2

William James' claim that the self was complex and multifaceted has _____ modern research.

Accepted Answer

A)  not been supported by 
B)  mixed support from 
C)  a great deal of support from 
D)  not been tested by 
A)  not been supported by 
B)  mixed support from 
C)  a great deal of support from 
D)  not been tested by

Question 3

Research has consistently demonstrated that when it comes to perceptions of the self, people have a tendency to

Accepted Answer

A)  underestimate their intellectual and social abilities. 
B)  rate negative traits as more self-descriptive than positive ones. 
C)  exaggerate their control over life events. 
D)  rate themselves less positively than others rate them. 
A)  underestimate their intellectual and social abilities. 
B)  rate negative traits as more self-descriptive than positive ones. 
C)  exaggerate their control over life events. 
D)  rate themselves less positively than others rate them.

Question 4

Dara loves to paint in her spare time.Painting is an enjoyable activity for her.Her desire to paint may best be explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  need-driven motivation. 
B)  intrinsic motivation. 
C)  extrinsic motivation. 
D)  self-verification motivation. 
A)  need-driven motivation. 
B)  intrinsic motivation. 
C)  extrinsic motivation. 
D)  self-verification motivation.

Question 5

One of the benefits of high self-monitoring is that such individuals tend to be

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible. 
B)  principled. 
C)  forthright. 
D)  fickle. 
A)  flexible. 
B)  principled. 
C)  forthright. 
D)  fickle.

Question 6

Carlos is nervous about giving a class presentation because he doesn't think he can communicate very well with everyone watching him.If Carlos attempts to deal with his anxiety by self-handicapping, he will most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  rehearse his presentation in front of a mirror. 
B)  rehearse his presentation in front of a group of friends. 
C)  stay out all night partying the night before the presentation. 
D)  compare himself to others who are eloquent speakers. 
A)  rehearse his presentation in front of a mirror. 
B)  rehearse his presentation in front of a group of friends. 
C)  stay out all night partying the night before the presentation. 
D)  compare himself to others who are eloquent speakers.

Question 7

According to self-discrepancy theory, experiencing negative emotions, such as anxiety or depression, is often caused by the

Accepted Answer

A)  content of the actual, ought, and ideal selves. 
B)  stability of the actual, ought, and ideal selves. 
C)  degree of incongruity among the actual, ought, and ideal selves. 
D)  degree of incongruity between individuals' actual and ideal selves and their perception of important others' views of their actual and ideal selves. 
A)  content of the actual, ought, and ideal selves. 
B)  stability of the actual, ought, and ideal selves. 
C)  degree of incongruity among the actual, ought, and ideal selves. 
D)  degree of incongruity between individuals' actual and ideal selves and their perception of important others' views of their actual and ideal selves.

Question 8

Twenge and colleagues (2012)found that American culture is

Accepted Answer

A)  more individualistic now than it was a half a century ago. 
B)  less individualistic now than it was a half a century ago. 
C)  equally individualistic now as it was a half a century ago. 
D)  more collectivist now than it was a half a century ago. 
A)  more individualistic now than it was a half a century ago. 
B)  less individualistic now than it was a half a century ago. 
C)  equally individualistic now as it was a half a century ago. 
D)  more collectivist now than it was a half a century ago.

Question 9

Gallup's research revealed that when apes were raised in isolation, they were unable to recognize themselves in the mirror.This research provides support for

Accepted Answer

A)  the non-social origins of the self-concept. 
B)  self-perception theory. 
C)  the idea that humans are the only animals capable of self-recognition. 
D)  the concept of the looking-glass self. 
A)  the non-social origins of the self-concept. 
B)  self-perception theory. 
C)  the idea that humans are the only animals capable of self-recognition. 
D)  the concept of the looking-glass self.

Question 10

Karen and Kolton named their son Kevin.Sarah and Sam named their daughter Susan.Mia and Mike named their son Mark.These naming patterns illustrate the phenomenon of

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit egotism. 
B)  basking in reflected glory. 
C)  self-handicapping. 
D)  self-verification. 
A)  implicit egotism. 
B)  basking in reflected glory. 
C)  self-handicapping. 
D)  self-verification.

Question 11

The process by which we seek to control or alter our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and urges is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-handicapping. 
B)  self-verification. 
C)  self-presentation. 
D)  self-regulation. 
A)  self-handicapping. 
B)  self-verification. 
C)  self-presentation. 
D)  self-regulation.

Question 12

Motivation that is driven by rewards and punishments is called _____ motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  egoistic 
A)  instrumental 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  egoistic

Question 13

According to self-awareness theory, which of the following behaviors is least likely to draw attention to self-discrepancies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sitting in a crowded, darkened theater 
B)  Seeing one's reflection in a mirror 
C)  Posing for a photograph 
D)  Standing on stage in front of an audience 
A)  Sitting in a crowded, darkened theater 
B)  Seeing one's reflection in a mirror 
C)  Posing for a photograph 
D)  Standing on stage in front of an audience

Question 14

According to terror management theory, to mute the defensive and anxious response that most people have when confronted with the thought of their own death, one should experience

Accepted Answer

A)  some form of negative feedback that mutes self-esteem. 
B)  some form of positive feedback that mutes self-esteem. 
C)  some form of negative feedback that boosts self-esteem. 
D)  some form of positive feedback that boosts self-esteem. 
A)  some form of negative feedback that mutes self-esteem. 
B)  some form of positive feedback that mutes self-esteem. 
C)  some form of negative feedback that boosts self-esteem. 
D)  some form of positive feedback that boosts self-esteem.

Question 15

Amy is frustrated with her teenage son's recent behavior."Why did you do that?" she asks him, with exasperation.According to research by Nisbett and Wilson (1977), Amy's son will

Accepted Answer

A)  be able to answer his mother's question honestly and accurately. 
B)  be unable to accurately identify why he acted as he did. 
C)  become aggressive toward his mother's confrontation. 
D)  become penitent in the face of his mother's anger. 
A)  be able to answer his mother's question honestly and accurately. 
B)  be unable to accurately identify why he acted as he did. 
C)  become aggressive toward his mother's confrontation. 
D)  become penitent in the face of his mother's anger.

Question 16

When a person wants to be liked more than they want to be perceived as competent, which self-presentation strategy should be employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingratiation 
B)  Self-promotion 
C)  Self-verification 
D)  Self-monitoring 
A)  Ingratiation 
B)  Self-promotion 
C)  Self-verification 
D)  Self-monitoring

Question 17

The term self-concept refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the sum total of a person's beliefs concerning his or her own personal characteristics. 
B)  the evaluation of one's own abilities and attitudes through comparison to similar others. 
C)  whether a person's self-evaluation is positive or negative. 
D)  the general disposition to focus on either the inner feelings or outer image of the self. 
A)  the sum total of a person's beliefs concerning his or her own personal characteristics. 
B)  the evaluation of one's own abilities and attitudes through comparison to similar others. 
C)  whether a person's self-evaluation is positive or negative. 
D)  the general disposition to focus on either the inner feelings or outer image of the self.

Question 18

Research on positive illusions shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are adaptive in nearly every sense. 
B)  they are maladaptive in nearly every sense. 
C)  they can be adaptive in some ways, but costly in others. 
D)  they are quite rare, but adaptive when they do occur. 
A)  they are adaptive in nearly every sense. 
B)  they are maladaptive in nearly every sense. 
C)  they can be adaptive in some ways, but costly in others. 
D)  they are quite rare, but adaptive when they do occur.

Question 19

Jenna is fairly high-strung.This attribute conflicts more with Jenna's ideal self than with her ought self.Jenna is more likely to experience ______ than she is to experience ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  disappointment; fear 
B)  anxiety; sadness 
C)  fear; anxiety 
D)  sadness; disappointment 
A)  disappointment; fear 
B)  anxiety; sadness 
C)  fear; anxiety 
D)  sadness; disappointment

Question 20

Research on self-monitoring generally suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a global trait. 
B)  high self-monitors conform even in situations that demand autonomy. 
C)  low self-monitoring is more socially adaptive. 
D)  one's scores on the self-monitoring scale decline with age. 
A)  it is a global trait. 
B)  high self-monitors conform even in situations that demand autonomy. 
C)  low self-monitoring is more socially adaptive. 
D)  one's scores on the self-monitoring scale decline with age.

Multilingual American and Japanese citizens are asked to describe themselves.Which of the following groups is least likely to focus on group affiliations?

William James' claim that the self was complex and multifaceted has _____ modern research.

Research has consistently demonstrated that when it comes to perceptions of the self, people have a tendency to

Dara loves to paint in her spare time.Painting is an enjoyable activity for her.Her desire to paint may best be explained by

One of the benefits of high self-monitoring is that such individuals tend to be

Carlos is nervous about giving a class presentation because he doesn't think he can communicate very well with everyone watching him.If Carlos attempts to deal with his anxiety by self-handicapping, he will most likely

According to self-discrepancy theory, experiencing negative emotions, such as anxiety or depression, is often caused by the

Twenge and colleagues (2012)found that American culture is

Gallup's research revealed that when apes were raised in isolation, they were unable to recognize themselves in the mirror.This research provides support for

Karen and Kolton named their son Kevin.Sarah and Sam named their daughter Susan.Mia and Mike named their son Mark.These naming patterns illustrate the phenomenon of

The process by which we seek to control or alter our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and urges is called

Motivation that is driven by rewards and punishments is called _____ motivation.

According to self-awareness theory, which of the following behaviors is least likely to draw attention to self-discrepancies?

According to terror management theory, to mute the defensive and anxious response that most people have when confronted with the thought of their own death, one should experience

Amy is frustrated with her teenage son's recent behavior."Why did you do that?" she asks him, with exasperation.According to research by Nisbett and Wilson (1977), Amy's son will

When a person wants to be liked more than they want to be perceived as competent, which self-presentation strategy should be employed?

The term self-concept refers to

Research on positive illusions shows that

Jenna is fairly high-strung.This attribute conflicts more with Jenna's ideal self than with her ought self.Jenna is more likely to experience than she is to experience .

Research on self-monitoring generally suggests that

What is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Health and Well being

Filters

Exam 3: The Social Self

Multilingual American and Japanese citizens are asked to describe themselves.Which of the following groups is least likely to focus on group affiliations?

William James' claim that the self was complex and multifaceted has _____ modern research.

Research has consistently demonstrated that when it comes to perceptions of the self, people have a tendency to

Dara loves to paint in her spare time.Painting is an enjoyable activity for her.Her desire to paint may best be explained by

One of the benefits of high self-monitoring is that such individuals tend to be

Carlos is nervous about giving a class presentation because he doesn't think he can communicate very well with everyone watching him.If Carlos attempts to deal with his anxiety by self-handicapping, he will most likely

According to self-discrepancy theory, experiencing negative emotions, such as anxiety or depression, is often caused by the

Twenge and colleagues (2012)found that American culture is

Gallup's research revealed that when apes were raised in isolation, they were unable to recognize themselves in the mirror.This research provides support for

Karen and Kolton named their son Kevin.Sarah and Sam named their daughter Susan.Mia and Mike named their son Mark.These naming patterns illustrate the phenomenon of

The process by which we seek to control or alter our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and urges is called

Motivation that is driven by rewards and punishments is called _____ motivation.

According to self-awareness theory, which of the following behaviors is least likely to draw attention to self-discrepancies?

According to terror management theory, to mute the defensive and anxious response that most people have when confronted with the thought of their own death, one should experience

Amy is frustrated with her teenage son's recent behavior."Why did you do that?" she asks him, with exasperation.According to research by Nisbett and Wilson (1977), Amy's son will

When a person wants to be liked more than they want to be perceived as competent, which self-presentation strategy should be employed?

The term self-concept refers to

Research on positive illusions shows that

Jenna is fairly high-strung.This attribute conflicts more with Jenna's ideal self than with her ought self.Jenna is more likely to experience ______ than she is to experience ______.

Research on self-monitoring generally suggests that

What is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Health and Well being

Filters

Jenna is fairly high-strung.This attribute conflicts more with Jenna's ideal self than with her ought self.Jenna is more likely to experience than she is to experience .