Question 1

Too many self-deceptions can be a bad thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the self that we think we should become due to other peoples' perceptions of us

Accepted Answer

A)  actual self 
B)  ideal self 
C)  ought self 
D)  conceptual self 
A)  actual self 
B)  ideal self 
C)  ought self 
D)  conceptual self

Question 3

One's self-concept is concrete and static.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following proposed that we receive help from others when determining our self-concept

Accepted Answer

A)  self-schema theory 
B)  social identity theory 
C)  social comparison theory 
D)  self-perception theory 
A)  self-schema theory 
B)  social identity theory 
C)  social comparison theory 
D)  self-perception theory

Question 5

When researchers are interested in whether participants can provide consistent responses, which of the following are they concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy 
B)  validity 
C)  reliability 
D)  honesty 
A)  accuracy 
B)  validity 
C)  reliability 
D)  honesty

Question 6

Which of the following is a test of self-awareness

Accepted Answer

A)  social identity test 
B)  mirror self-recognition test 
C)  self-schema test 
D)  social comparison test 
A)  social identity test 
B)  mirror self-recognition test 
C)  self-schema test 
D)  social comparison test

Question 7

How does optimal margin theory help humans cope with stress?

Accepted Answer

Optimal margin theory suggests that a ce

Question 8

Which of the following postulates that we are constantly juggling three versions of ourselves

Accepted Answer

A)  self-schema theory 
B)  self-discrepancy theory 
C)  social comparison theory 
D)  self-perception theory 
A)  self-schema theory 
B)  self-discrepancy theory 
C)  social comparison theory 
D)  self-perception theory

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of one's ought self

Accepted Answer

A)  I know that I am a funny person. 
B)  I want to exercise more often. 
C)  I wish I ate a healthier diet. 
D)  I should improve my ability to engage in small talk. 
A)  I know that I am a funny person. 
B)  I want to exercise more often. 
C)  I wish I ate a healthier diet. 
D)  I should improve my ability to engage in small talk.

Question 10

A Scottish study of 14-year-olds found that who of the following had high levels of self-esteem

Accepted Answer

A)  victims of bullying 
B)  bullies 
C)  highest performing students 
D)  lowest performing students 
A)  victims of bullying 
B)  bullies 
C)  highest performing students 
D)  lowest performing students

Question 11

Social identity theory postulates that self-concept is comprised of which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  comparisons of ourselves to others 
B)  self-awareness and self-differentiation 
C)  general memory structures that organize the world 
D)  personal characteristics and social roles 
A)  comparisons of ourselves to others 
B)  self-awareness and self-differentiation 
C)  general memory structures that organize the world 
D)  personal characteristics and social roles

Question 12

Who you are right now would be considered which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  ought self 
B)  actual self 
C)  ideal self 
D)  conceptual self 
A)  ought self 
B)  actual self 
C)  ideal self 
D)  conceptual self

Question 13

Choosing to wear your favorite sports team's jersey after the win is an example of basking in reflected glory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Positive illusions sometimes allow us to cope with chronic stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A small amount of self-deception may be considered______.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissism 
B)  healthy 
C)  harmful 
D)  untruthful 
A)  narcissism 
B)  healthy 
C)  harmful 
D)  untruthful

Question 16

Monica believes that very few people share her extraordinary talent for writing poetry, even though there are many people who do write poetry well. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  biased view of own traits 
B)  biased view of own behaviors 
C)  self-discrepancy 
D)  self-awareness 
A)  biased view of own traits 
B)  biased view of own behaviors 
C)  self-discrepancy 
D)  self-awareness

Question 17

Why is the case of Phineas Gage significant to the study of self-perception?

Accepted Answer

The case of Phineas Gage is significant

Question 18

During a game of soccer, Rowena notes to herself that she "is not as good as the other players on her team." Which of the following does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  downward social comparison 
B)  self-schema theory 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  upward social comparison 
A)  downward social comparison 
B)  self-schema theory 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  upward social comparison

Question 19

We experience dejection-related emotions when our actual self does not align with our ought self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe each element of the W.I.d.e. guide to social comparison and its affect on our self-concept.

Accepted Answer

The W.I.d.e. guide to social comparison

Exam 3: The Social Self

Too many self-deceptions can be a bad thing.

Which of the following refers to the self that we think we should become due to other peoples' perceptions of us

One's self-concept is concrete and static.

Which of the following proposed that we receive help from others when determining our self-concept

When researchers are interested in whether participants can provide consistent responses, which of the following are they concerned with

Which of the following is a test of self-awareness

How does optimal margin theory help humans cope with stress?

Which of the following postulates that we are constantly juggling three versions of ourselves

Which of the following is an example of one's ought self

A Scottish study of 14-year-olds found that who of the following had high levels of self-esteem

Social identity theory postulates that self-concept is comprised of which of the following

Who you are right now would be considered which of the following

Choosing to wear your favorite sports team's jersey after the win is an example of basking in reflected glory.

Positive illusions sometimes allow us to cope with chronic stress.

A small amount of self-deception may be considered______.

Monica believes that very few people share her extraordinary talent for writing poetry, even though there are many people who do write poetry well. What does this exemplify

Why is the case of Phineas Gage significant to the study of self-perception?

During a game of soccer, Rowena notes to herself that she "is not as good as the other players on her team." Which of the following does this exemplify

We experience dejection-related emotions when our actual self does not align with our ought self.

Describe each element of the W.I.d.e. guide to social comparison and its affect on our self-concept.

An Introduction to Social Psychology

Research Methods

Social Cognition

Person Perception

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Social Roles, and Obedience

Group Processes

Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Helping Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Intimate Relationships

Social Psychology and a Sustainable Environment

Social Psychology of Law and the Courtroom

Social Psychology of Stress and Health

Social Psychology and Happiness: Positive

Social Psychology and Behavioral

Social Psychology and Relationship Violence

Social Psychology of Work: Industrialorganizational Psychology

Social Psychology of Volunteerism and Internships

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