Question 1

James is choosing his classes for next semester.He holds a fixed theory of intelligence.Based on this information,James would be likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  choose some challenging classes 
B)  choose classes he might not get an A in 
C)  avoid taking a hard chemistry class 
D)  take a hard calculus class 
A)  choose some challenging classes 
B)  choose classes he might not get an A in 
C)  avoid taking a hard chemistry class 
D)  take a hard calculus class

Question 2

Define and describe self-schemas.Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Self-schemas are cognitive structures th

Question 3

If Brian acts one way with his co-workers and another way with his boss,he is a low self-monitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

John is trying to decide between two colleges.According to research,John would be happier with his decision if he did the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thought long and hard about his decision. 
B)  Weighed all of the pros and cons of his two choices before making his decision. 
C)  Spent time talking with his friends and family about the pros and cons of the two choices before making his decision. 
D)  Made his decision based on his gut feelings about each college. 
A)  Thought long and hard about his decision. 
B)  Weighed all of the pros and cons of his two choices before making his decision. 
C)  Spent time talking with his friends and family about the pros and cons of the two choices before making his decision. 
D)  Made his decision based on his gut feelings about each college.

Question 5

Define the spotlight effect.

Accepted Answer

The spotlight effect is a psychological

Question 6

Which theory suggests that our self-concepts are impacted by the degree to which our actual selves match our ideal selves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-determination theory 
B)  Social identity theory 
C)  Self-discrepancy theory 
D)  Self-perception theory 
A)  Self-determination theory 
B)  Social identity theory 
C)  Self-discrepancy theory 
D)  Self-perception theory

Question 7

Which of the following would you do if you wanted to increase Jim's self-awareness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place Jim in front a mirror. 
B)  Place Jim in front of a crowd of people. 
C)  Videotape Jim. 
D)  Placing Jim in front of a mirror, in front of a crowd, or videotaping him will increase his self-awareness. 
A)  Place Jim in front a mirror. 
B)  Place Jim in front of a crowd of people. 
C)  Videotape Jim. 
D)  Placing Jim in front of a mirror, in front of a crowd, or videotaping him will increase his self-awareness.

Question 8

Which of the following factors appears to be important for motivating people to change their behavior to match personal standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  High self-esteem 
B)  Low self-esteem 
C)  High self-awareness 
D)  Low self-awareness 
A)  High self-esteem 
B)  Low self-esteem 
C)  High self-awareness 
D)  Low self-awareness

Question 9

Individuals who subscribe to the belief that intelligence level cannot be changed hold a:

Accepted Answer

A)  growth-based theory of intelligence 
B)  fixed theory of intelligence 
C)  malleable theory of intelligence 
D)  flexible theory of intelligence 
A)  growth-based theory of intelligence 
B)  fixed theory of intelligence 
C)  malleable theory of intelligence 
D)  flexible theory of intelligence

Question 10

Researchers have found that positive self-esteem is correlated with positive performance in school and good physical health.What conclusion can you draw from this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher self-esteem causes good physical health. 
B)  Higher self-esteem causes positive performance in school. 
C)  Higher self-esteem is associated with both positive performance in school and good physical health. 
D)  Higher self-esteem causes good physical health and positive performance in school. 
A)  Higher self-esteem causes good physical health. 
B)  Higher self-esteem causes positive performance in school. 
C)  Higher self-esteem is associated with both positive performance in school and good physical health. 
D)  Higher self-esteem causes good physical health and positive performance in school.

Question 11

Derek is feeling sad.According to the facial feedback hypothesis,what could Derek do that would likely make him feel better?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep 
B)  frown 
C)  smile 
D)  yawn 
A)  sleep 
B)  frown 
C)  smile 
D)  yawn

Question 12

Which of the following was mentioned in your textbook as being one of the 10 happiest careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  artists 
B)  lawyers 
C)  secretaries 
D)  salesmen 
A)  artists 
B)  lawyers 
C)  secretaries 
D)  salesmen

Question 13

A cultural focus on the self as interdependent and defined by the connectedness of people to one another is defined as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  capitalism 
C)  collectivism 
D)  introspection 
A)  individualism 
B)  capitalism 
C)  collectivism 
D)  introspection

Question 14

Josh believes that he will be more likely than his friends to graduate from college,earn a PhD,and get a high paying job.What concept defines this tendency to be overly positive? What are the potential hazards to being overly positive?

Accepted Answer

The tendency that Josh is exhibiting, wh

Question 15

You and your friends have agreed to exercise and lose weight together.You are hosting a get together with these friends to celebrate a birthday.Based on information presented in your book on self-discrepancy theory,what could you do if you wanted to discourage overindulgence in high calorie foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place the food in the hallway in front of a mirror. 
B)  Place the food in the kitchen so it's further from the guests. 
C)  Place the food in living room so it's closer to the guests. 
D)  Serve all the food at one time. 
A)  Place the food in the hallway in front of a mirror. 
B)  Place the food in the kitchen so it's further from the guests. 
C)  Place the food in living room so it's closer to the guests. 
D)  Serve all the food at one time.

Question 16

Unrealistic optimism may lead people to take fewer precautions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

___________ posits that when we are unsure of our attitude we look to our behavior to infer our attitude toward something,much like an outside observer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-discrepancy theory 
B)  Self-perception theory 
C)  Social identity theory 
D)  Social comparison theory 
A)  Self-discrepancy theory 
B)  Self-perception theory 
C)  Social identity theory 
D)  Social comparison theory

Question 18

Researchers who have studied the relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement have found support for which of the following conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with higher self-efficacy are more likely to achieve personal goals. 
B)  People with lower self-efficacy are surprisingly more likely to achieve personal goals. 
C)  There does not appear to be a relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement. 
D)  The relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement is not clear or well-understood. 
A)  People with higher self-efficacy are more likely to achieve personal goals. 
B)  People with lower self-efficacy are surprisingly more likely to achieve personal goals. 
C)  There does not appear to be a relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement. 
D)  The relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement is not clear or well-understood.

Question 19

You are waiting to hear back from your top college choice.You predict that if you are rejected,you will feel sad about this situation for a very long time.This process refers to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  affective forecasting 
B)  selective filtering 
C)  affective anticipation 
D)  perseverance 
A)  affective forecasting 
B)  selective filtering 
C)  affective anticipation 
D)  perseverance

Question 20

An individual describes herself as motivated,intelligent,creative,and unique.She has several life goals including the pursuit of a law degree,obtaining a high paying job,and purchasing a home of her own.Based on this information,this individual is most likely from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a Western culture 
B)  a collectivist culture 
C)  an Eastern culture 
D)  Japan 
A)  a Western culture 
B)  a collectivist culture 
C)  an Eastern culture 
D)  Japan

James is choosing his classes for next semester.He holds a fixed theory of intelligence.Based on this information,James would be likely to:

Define and describe self-schemas.Provide an example.

If Brian acts one way with his co-workers and another way with his boss,he is a low self-monitor.

John is trying to decide between two colleges.According to research,John would be happier with his decision if he did the following:

Define the spotlight effect.

Which theory suggests that our self-concepts are impacted by the degree to which our actual selves match our ideal selves?

Which of the following would you do if you wanted to increase Jim's self-awareness?

Which of the following factors appears to be important for motivating people to change their behavior to match personal standards?

Individuals who subscribe to the belief that intelligence level cannot be changed hold a:

Researchers have found that positive self-esteem is correlated with positive performance in school and good physical health.What conclusion can you draw from this information?

Derek is feeling sad.According to the facial feedback hypothesis,what could Derek do that would likely make him feel better?

Which of the following was mentioned in your textbook as being one of the 10 happiest careers?

A cultural focus on the self as interdependent and defined by the connectedness of people to one another is defined as ___________.

Josh believes that he will be more likely than his friends to graduate from college,earn a PhD,and get a high paying job.What concept defines this tendency to be overly positive? What are the potential hazards to being overly positive?

You and your friends have agreed to exercise and lose weight together.You are hosting a get together with these friends to celebrate a birthday.Based on information presented in your book on self-discrepancy theory,what could you do if you wanted to discourage overindulgence in high calorie foods?

Unrealistic optimism may lead people to take fewer precautions.

___________ posits that when we are unsure of our attitude we look to our behavior to infer our attitude toward something,much like an outside observer.

Researchers who have studied the relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement have found support for which of the following conclusions?

You are waiting to hear back from your top college choice.You predict that if you are rejected,you will feel sad about this situation for a very long time.This process refers to ___________.

An individual describes herself as motivated,intelligent,creative,and unique.She has several life goals including the pursuit of a law degree,obtaining a high paying job,and purchasing a home of her own.Based on this information,this individual is most likely from:

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

Filters

Exam 4: Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

James is choosing his classes for next semester.He holds a fixed theory of intelligence.Based on this information,James would be likely to:

Define and describe self-schemas.Provide an example.

If Brian acts one way with his co-workers and another way with his boss,he is a low self-monitor.

John is trying to decide between two colleges.According to research,John would be happier with his decision if he did the following:

Define the spotlight effect.

Which theory suggests that our self-concepts are impacted by the degree to which our actual selves match our ideal selves?

Which of the following would you do if you wanted to increase Jim's self-awareness?

Which of the following factors appears to be important for motivating people to change their behavior to match personal standards?

Individuals who subscribe to the belief that intelligence level cannot be changed hold a:

Researchers have found that positive self-esteem is correlated with positive performance in school and good physical health.What conclusion can you draw from this information?

Derek is feeling sad.According to the facial feedback hypothesis,what could Derek do that would likely make him feel better?

Which of the following was mentioned in your textbook as being one of the 10 happiest careers?

A cultural focus on the self as interdependent and defined by the connectedness of people to one another is defined as ___________.

Josh believes that he will be more likely than his friends to graduate from college,earn a PhD,and get a high paying job.What concept defines this tendency to be overly positive? What are the potential hazards to being overly positive?

You and your friends have agreed to exercise and lose weight together.You are hosting a get together with these friends to celebrate a birthday.Based on information presented in your book on self-discrepancy theory,what could you do if you wanted to discourage overindulgence in high calorie foods?

Unrealistic optimism may lead people to take fewer precautions.

___________ posits that when we are unsure of our attitude we look to our behavior to infer our attitude toward something,much like an outside observer.

Researchers who have studied the relationship between self-efficacy and goal achievement have found support for which of the following conclusions?

You are waiting to hear back from your top college choice.You predict that if you are rejected,you will feel sad about this situation for a very long time.This process refers to ___________.

An individual describes herself as motivated,intelligent,creative,and unique.She has several life goals including the pursuit of a law degree,obtaining a high paying job,and purchasing a home of her own.Based on this information,this individual is most likely from:

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

Filters