Question 1

According to your textbook, our sense of self is affected by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social factors 
B)  Personal factors (such as motivation) 
C)  Cultural factors 
D)  Social, personal, and cultural factors affect our sense of self. 
A)  Social factors 
B)  Personal factors (such as motivation) 
C)  Cultural factors 
D)  Social, personal, and cultural factors affect our sense of self.

Question 2

Who was Clive Wearing and what did his case reveal about the importance of memory for the self-concept?

Accepted Answer

Clive Wearing was a British musician and

Question 3

Individualism places an emphasis on ___________, while collectivism places an emphasis on ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  independence; autonomy 
B)  autonomy; independence 
C)  interdependence; dependence 
D)  independence; interdependence 
A)  independence; autonomy 
B)  autonomy; independence 
C)  interdependence; dependence 
D)  independence; interdependence

Question 4

When we predict the impact of a future event on our emotional state we are usually correct in estimating how we will feel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Moskalenko and Heine (2003) manipulated the type of feedback individuals received about their level of intelligence. They found that individuals who received negative feedback about an IQ test subsequently:

Accepted Answer

A)  consumed more alcohol. 
B)  spent more time watching TV. 
C)  ate more cookies. 
D)  improved their test scores. 
A)  consumed more alcohol. 
B)  spent more time watching TV. 
C)  ate more cookies. 
D)  improved their test scores.

Question 6

You are buying a new car and you have narrowed it down to two choices. Both cars have a number of positive and negative features. After you make your choice, you are more likely to remember:

Accepted Answer

A)  just the negative qualities of the car you did not chose. 
B)  the positive and negative qualities of both cars. 
C)  the positive qualities of the car you chose and the negative qualities of the car you did not choose. 
D)  just the positive qualities of the car you chose. 
A)  just the negative qualities of the car you did not chose. 
B)  the positive and negative qualities of both cars. 
C)  the positive qualities of the car you chose and the negative qualities of the car you did not choose. 
D)  just the positive qualities of the car you chose.

Question 7

What piece of evidence from Gordon Gallup's work on chimpanzees can be used to support the idea that the self's relationship to others is important for the development of the self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only female chimpanzees recognized their reflection in the mirror. 
B)  Chimpanzees can recognize other chimpanzees but not their own reflection in the mirror. 
C)  All chimpanzees recognized their own reflection. 
D)  Only chimpanzees who had been raised in social environments seemed to recognize their reflection in the mirror. 
A)  Only female chimpanzees recognized their reflection in the mirror. 
B)  Chimpanzees can recognize other chimpanzees but not their own reflection in the mirror. 
C)  All chimpanzees recognized their own reflection. 
D)  Only chimpanzees who had been raised in social environments seemed to recognize their reflection in the mirror.

Question 8

When explaining life events, individuals from collectivistic cultures tend to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  external factors. 
B)  comparative factors. 
C)  discrepant factors. 
D)  internal factors. 
A)  external factors. 
B)  comparative factors. 
C)  discrepant factors. 
D)  internal factors.

Question 9

Self-verification gives us the illusion of having control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tom has an important job interview on Monday and he is feeling very nervous. He decides to stay out late on Sunday night with his friends instead of getting a good night's sleep. He now has a handy excuse if he does not perform well during his interview. This illustrates which concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  CORFing 
B)  Self-handicapping 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Downward social comparison 
A)  CORFing 
B)  Self-handicapping 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Downward social comparison

Question 11

If Sally has a well-developed sense of self, you would predict she has lower self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Introspection refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quick decision-making 
B)  Relying on instincts and feelings 
C)  Thinking about your own thoughts 
D)  Both quick decision-making and relying on instincts and feelings 
A)  Quick decision-making 
B)  Relying on instincts and feelings 
C)  Thinking about your own thoughts 
D)  Both quick decision-making and relying on instincts and feelings

According to your textbook, our sense of self is affected by which of the following factors?

Who was Clive Wearing and what did his case reveal about the importance of memory for the self-concept?

Individualism places an emphasis on _, while collectivism places an emphasis on _.

When we predict the impact of a future event on our emotional state we are usually correct in estimating how we will feel.

Moskalenko and Heine (2003) manipulated the type of feedback individuals received about their level of intelligence. They found that individuals who received negative feedback about an IQ test subsequently:

You are buying a new car and you have narrowed it down to two choices. Both cars have a number of positive and negative features. After you make your choice, you are more likely to remember:

What piece of evidence from Gordon Gallup's work on chimpanzees can be used to support the idea that the self's relationship to others is important for the development of the self-concept?

When explaining life events, individuals from collectivistic cultures tend to focus on:

Self-verification gives us the illusion of having control.

Tom has an important job interview on Monday and he is feeling very nervous. He decides to stay out late on Sunday night with his friends instead of getting a good night's sleep. He now has a handy excuse if he does not perform well during his interview. This illustrates which concept?

If Sally has a well-developed sense of self, you would predict she has lower self-efficacy.

Introspection refers to which of the following?

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

Social Perception

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Aggression

Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

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Exam 4: The Self

According to your textbook, our sense of self is affected by which of the following factors?

Who was Clive Wearing and what did his case reveal about the importance of memory for the self-concept?

Individualism places an emphasis on ___________, while collectivism places an emphasis on ___________.

When we predict the impact of a future event on our emotional state we are usually correct in estimating how we will feel.

Moskalenko and Heine (2003) manipulated the type of feedback individuals received about their level of intelligence. They found that individuals who received negative feedback about an IQ test subsequently:

You are buying a new car and you have narrowed it down to two choices. Both cars have a number of positive and negative features. After you make your choice, you are more likely to remember:

What piece of evidence from Gordon Gallup's work on chimpanzees can be used to support the idea that the self's relationship to others is important for the development of the self-concept?

When explaining life events, individuals from collectivistic cultures tend to focus on:

Self-verification gives us the illusion of having control.

Tom has an important job interview on Monday and he is feeling very nervous. He decides to stay out late on Sunday night with his friends instead of getting a good night's sleep. He now has a handy excuse if he does not perform well during his interview. This illustrates which concept?

If Sally has a well-developed sense of self, you would predict she has lower self-efficacy.

Introspection refers to which of the following?

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

Social Perception

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Aggression

Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

Filters

Individualism places an emphasis on _, while collectivism places an emphasis on _.