Exam 4: The Self

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

Becky did not make her high school basketball team. Based on affective forecasting, how will Becky respond to the question, "How badly will you feel about not making the basketball team a year from now?" What does research suggest about how she will really feel?

A group that we consider ourselves to be a part of is known as a(n) _________________.

Define the spotlight effect.

Define self-discrepancy theory. Explain how self-awareness impacts one's behaviour when the ideal self does not match the actual self.

The expression "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" is associated with which of the following concepts?

Compare and contrast BIRGing and CORFing. When would you be more likely to engage in BIRGing and when would you be more likely to engage in CORFing?

An individual concerned with gaining financial independence and moving away from his family to pursue his music career is likely from an individualistic culture.

BIRGing is to ____________ as CORFing is to ____________.

Mike's belief that he has the ability to successfully complete a rigorous law program at a top university in Canada reflects the fact that Mike has ____________.

Define and describe self-schemas. Provide an example.

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

Clive Wearing, a professional musician with detailed knowledge of composers and musical scores, contracted an infection of the brain which damaged his hippocampus. Following the development of the infection, what was Clive Wearing unable to do anymore?

When we tend to imagine that the outcomes of situations will be better for us than for other people this is referred to as _____________.

Researchers have suggested a downside to the desire for a high level of self-esteem. According to your textbook, which of the following is argued to be a possible drawback to the pursuit and maintenance of high self-esteem?

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

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

Your self-concept is made up of various beliefs you hold about yourself.

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

Megan did not perform well at her ballet recital. According to the notion of self-serving attribution, how will Megan likely explain her poor performance? Why do people make self-serving attributions? Be sure to define the self-serving attribution in your answer.