Question 1

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

"Reference groups" are​

Accepted Answer

A) ​people whose self-concepts we have influenced. 
B) ​individuals whose self-esteem has been diminished. 
C) ​groups against which a person compares him/herself. 
D) ​groups formed to improve shaky self-esteem. 
E) ​people who hang around the library. 
A) ​people whose self-concepts we have influenced. 
B) ​individuals whose self-esteem has been diminished. 
C) ​groups against which a person compares him/herself. 
D) ​groups formed to improve shaky self-esteem. 
E) ​people who hang around the library. C

Question 3

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that​

Accepted Answer

A) ​it is objective. 
B) ​it is changing. 
C) ​it is, in part, a product of interaction with others. 
D) ​it is, in part, a product of our early childhood experience. 
E) ​it can be changed. 
A) ​it is objective. 
B) ​it is changing. 
C) ​it is, in part, a product of interaction with others. 
D) ​it is, in part, a product of our early childhood experience. 
E) ​it can be changed. A

Question 4

The text advises that we shouldn't acknowledge our strengths because we will develop overly positive, distorted self-concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

Accepted Answer

A) ​perceived self. 
B) ​desired self. 
C) ​presenting self. 
D) ​myth of self. 
E) ​transient self. 
A) ​perceived self. 
B) ​desired self. 
C) ​presenting self. 
D) ​myth of self. 
E) ​transient self.

Question 6

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People who have high self-esteem​

Accepted Answer

A) ​expect to be accepted by others. 
B) ​have less of a need to work hard for people who demand high standards. 
C) ​are unable to defend themselves against negative comments. 
D) ​don't perform well when being watched. 
A) ​expect to be accepted by others. 
B) ​have less of a need to work hard for people who demand high standards. 
C) ​are unable to defend themselves against negative comments. 
D) ​don't perform well when being watched.

Question 8

Identity management occurs only in face-to-face interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe two people for whom you are a significant other.Describe your communication behavior with each of them, giving examples of how (a) you deliver "booster" and "buster" messages to each of them; (b) you create self-fulfilling prophecies that work for and against each of them; and (c) they allow your communication with them to affect their behavior.

Accepted Answer

I am a significant other to my partner a

Question 10

The process whereby the self-concept develops due to the way we believe others see us is called

Accepted Answer

A) ​reflected appraisal. 
B) ​social comparison. 
C) ​feedback. 
D) ​other-imposed prophecy. 
E) ​distortion. 
A) ​reflected appraisal. 
B) ​social comparison. 
C) ​feedback. 
D) ​other-imposed prophecy. 
E) ​distortion.

Question 11

The "face" you show to others.

Accepted Answer

A) ​reflected appraisal 
B) ​significant other 
C) ​cognitive conservatism 
D) ​presenting self 
E) ​perceived self 
A) ​reflected appraisal 
B) ​significant other 
C) ​cognitive conservatism 
D) ​presenting self 
E) ​perceived self

Question 12

If you want to change your self-concept, you should​

Accepted Answer

A) ​have realistic expectations and perceptions. 
B) ​ask others to send you only positive messages. 
C) ​take yourself less seriously. 
D) ​It is not possible to change the self-concept 
A) ​have realistic expectations and perceptions. 
B) ​ask others to send you only positive messages. 
C) ​take yourself less seriously. 
D) ​It is not possible to change the self-concept

Question 13

Personality traits are largely a result of genetics rather than of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your textbook authors give some suggestions about how to embrace a more positive self-image.Think about some aspects of your self-concept you would like to change.Next, for each, explain whether (1) you have a realistic perception of yourself in this area, 2) you have realistic expectations of yourself in this area, 3) you are or aren't willing to do what it takes to change, 4) you have enough information and know-how to carry out the change.

Accepted Answer

One aspect of my self-concept that I wou

Question 15

Explain how you managed impressions with others in a recent important event in your life.Cite the reasons why you managed impressions and then evaluate the way you presented yourself.

Accepted Answer

In a recent important event in my life,

Question 16

An example of a presenting self is

Accepted Answer

A) ​Minh is very attentive in class and asks questions about the material to her professor. 
B) ​Minh regularly calls her friends, remembers birthdays, and listens to friends' problems. 
C) ​Minh is never late for work, volunteers for work committees, and turns in work on time. 
D) ​all of the above. 
E) ​none of the above. 
A) ​Minh is very attentive in class and asks questions about the material to her professor. 
B) ​Minh regularly calls her friends, remembers birthdays, and listens to friends' problems. 
C) ​Minh is never late for work, volunteers for work committees, and turns in work on time. 
D) ​all of the above. 
E) ​none of the above.

Question 17

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The tendency to seek and attend to information that conforms to an existing self-concept has been labeled ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​reflected appraisal. 
B) ​significance posturing. 
C) ​the stability hypothesis. 
D) ​cognitive conservatism. 
E) ​the weak spine phenomenon. 
A) ​reflected appraisal. 
B) ​significance posturing. 
C) ​the stability hypothesis. 
D) ​cognitive conservatism. 
E) ​the weak spine phenomenon.

Question 19

People who have low self-esteem​

Accepted Answer

A) ​are likely to approve of others. 
B) ​perform well when being watched. 
C) ​work harder for critical people. 
D) ​expect to be rejected by others. 
E) ​had traumatic childhoods. 
A) ​are likely to approve of others. 
B) ​perform well when being watched. 
C) ​work harder for critical people. 
D) ​expect to be rejected by others. 
E) ​had traumatic childhoods.

Question 20

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

"Reference groups" are

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that

The text advises that we shouldn't acknowledge our strengths because we will develop overly positive, distorted self-concepts.

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

People who have high self-esteem

Identity management occurs only in face-to-face interactions.

The process whereby the self-concept develops due to the way we believe others see us is called

The "face" you show to others.

If you want to change your self-concept, you should

Personality traits are largely a result of genetics rather than of socialization.

Explain how you managed impressions with others in a recent important event in your life.Cite the reasons why you managed impressions and then evaluate the way you presented yourself.

An example of a presenting self is

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

The tendency to seek and attend to information that conforms to an existing self-concept has been labeled

People who have low self-esteem

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 3: Communication and Identity

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

"Reference groups" are​

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that​

The text advises that we shouldn't acknowledge our strengths because we will develop overly positive, distorted self-concepts.

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

People who have high self-esteem​

Identity management occurs only in face-to-face interactions.

The process whereby the self-concept develops due to the way we believe others see us is called

The "face" you show to others.

If you want to change your self-concept, you should​

Personality traits are largely a result of genetics rather than of socialization.

Explain how you managed impressions with others in a recent important event in your life.Cite the reasons why you managed impressions and then evaluate the way you presented yourself.

An example of a presenting self is

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

The tendency to seek and attend to information that conforms to an existing self-concept has been labeled ​

People who have low self-esteem​

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

"Reference groups" are

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that

People who have high self-esteem

If you want to change your self-concept, you should

The tendency to seek and attend to information that conforms to an existing self-concept has been labeled

People who have low self-esteem