Question 1

Research shows that state self-esteem can be influenced by

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A)  odors. 
B)  complex weather patterns. 
C)  ambient light levels. 
D)  momentary mood states. 
A)  odors. 
B)  complex weather patterns. 
C)  ambient light levels. 
D)  momentary mood states.

Question 2

Regarding implementation intentions,which of the following statements is the LEAST accurate?

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A)  Implementation intentions follow an if-then format. 
B)  Implementation intentions heighten your attention to the cue of interest. 
C)  Implementation intentions require conscious effort. 
D)  Implementation intentions link a specific situation to a desired behavior. 
A)  Implementation intentions follow an if-then format. 
B)  Implementation intentions heighten your attention to the cue of interest. 
C)  Implementation intentions require conscious effort. 
D)  Implementation intentions link a specific situation to a desired behavior.

Question 3

When is the better-than-average effect most likely to occur?

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A)  when people use objective, concrete measures of performance to assess their abilities 
B)  when people assess their abilities on ambiguous traits that can be construed in different ways 
C)  when men are rating their performance compared to women 
D)  when people are rating themselves on negative traits 
A)  when people use objective, concrete measures of performance to assess their abilities 
B)  when people assess their abilities on ambiguous traits that can be construed in different ways 
C)  when men are rating their performance compared to women 
D)  when people are rating themselves on negative traits

Question 4

Bill has an older brother named Dan.Both Bill and Dan are physics professors.According to Frank Sulloway's research on the effects of birth order,Bill should

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A)  conduct more research. 
B)  be more demanding of his students. 
C)  be more open to "off-the-wall" or "revolutionary" theories. 
D)  be more physically attractive. 
A)  conduct more research. 
B)  be more demanding of his students. 
C)  be more open to "off-the-wall" or "revolutionary" theories. 
D)  be more physically attractive.

Question 5

Candice is not doing very well in her art class but wishes she were a great artist.According to research on self-presentation,when she goes on social networking sites,what is she likely to convey about her artistic abilities?

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A)  that she is, in fact, a good artist 
B)  that she is not very good at art 
C)  that she is not interested in art at all 
D)  that her best friend is an artist 
A)  that she is, in fact, a good artist 
B)  that she is not very good at art 
C)  that she is not interested in art at all 
D)  that her best friend is an artist

Question 6

According to the contingencies of the self-worth account of self-esteem (Crocker and Wolfe,2001),a person's self-evaluations

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A)  are stable across situations and time. 
B)  depend on success and failure in important life domains. 
C)  are learned through principles of classical conditioning. 
D)  are a direct result of parenting styles. 
A)  are stable across situations and time. 
B)  depend on success and failure in important life domains. 
C)  are learned through principles of classical conditioning. 
D)  are a direct result of parenting styles.

Question 7

Recall that Berglas and Jones (1978)led male participants to believe that they were going to either succeed or have difficulty on an upcoming test.Next,participants were given the chance to ingest either a performance-enhancing drug or a performance-inhibiting drug.Who preferred the performance-inhibiting drug?

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A)  all participants, regardless of their beliefs about success or difficulty 
B)  no participants, regardless of their beliefs about success or difficulty 
C)  participants who thought they would succeed on the test 
D)  participants who thought they would have difficulty on the test 
A)  all participants, regardless of their beliefs about success or difficulty 
B)  no participants, regardless of their beliefs about success or difficulty 
C)  participants who thought they would succeed on the test 
D)  participants who thought they would have difficulty on the test

Question 8

According to Taylor,Brown,and colleagues (1988,1994,2000),positive illusions about the self are associated with higher levels of happiness and well-being.Describe two pieces of evidence in support of this prediction,as well as one piece of evidence that challenges it.

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Several research findings are acceptable

Question 9

Explain self-discrepancy theory and the various "selves" to which this theory refers.Then discuss how discrepant "selves" could influence an individual's well-being.

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Self-discrepancy theory argues that beha

Question 10

Recall Tory Higgins's argument that people compare their "actual selves" with other "selves" and that these comparisons have important motivational implications.Which of the following is NOT among the selves to which Higgins refers?

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A)  optimal 
B)  ideal 
C)  ought 
D)  actual 
A)  optimal 
B)  ideal 
C)  ought 
D)  actual

Question 11

According to self-verification theory,people with negative self-views tend to remember ________ feedback more.In contrast,people with positive self-views tend to remember ________ feedback more.

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A)  negative; positive 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  inaccurate; accurate 
D)  accurate; inaccurate 
A)  negative; positive 
B)  positive; negative 
C)  inaccurate; accurate 
D)  accurate; inaccurate

Question 12

Researchers have found that people are less likely to display defensive biases (such as taking credit for a success and denying credit for a failure)if they previously engaged in which of the following?

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A)  self-regulation 
B)  self-verification 
C)  self-affirmation 
D)  self-presentation 
A)  self-regulation 
B)  self-verification 
C)  self-affirmation 
D)  self-presentation

Question 13

Frank Sulloway's (1996,2001)research on the relationship between birth order and personality shows that

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A)  younger siblings tend to be more agreeable than older siblings. 
B)  older siblings tend to be less honest than younger siblings. 
C)  younger and older siblings are equally open to novel ideas and experiences. 
D)  older siblings tend to be less achievement oriented than younger siblings. 
A)  younger siblings tend to be more agreeable than older siblings. 
B)  older siblings tend to be less honest than younger siblings. 
C)  younger and older siblings are equally open to novel ideas and experiences. 
D)  older siblings tend to be less achievement oriented than younger siblings.

Question 14

That we often see ourselves as better,stronger,or faster than we really are best reflects

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A)  the better-than-average effect. 
B)  positive illusions. 
C)  self-affirmation. 
D)  self-verification. 
A)  the better-than-average effect. 
B)  positive illusions. 
C)  self-affirmation. 
D)  self-verification.

Research shows that state self-esteem can be influenced by

Regarding implementation intentions,which of the following statements is the LEAST accurate?

When is the better-than-average effect most likely to occur?

Bill has an older brother named Dan.Both Bill and Dan are physics professors.According to Frank Sulloway's research on the effects of birth order,Bill should

Candice is not doing very well in her art class but wishes she were a great artist.According to research on self-presentation,when she goes on social networking sites,what is she likely to convey about her artistic abilities?

According to the contingencies of the self-worth account of self-esteem (Crocker and Wolfe,2001),a person's self-evaluations

According to Taylor,Brown,and colleagues (1988,1994,2000),positive illusions about the self are associated with higher levels of happiness and well-being.Describe two pieces of evidence in support of this prediction,as well as one piece of evidence that challenges it.

Explain self-discrepancy theory and the various "selves" to which this theory refers.Then discuss how discrepant "selves" could influence an individual's well-being.

Recall Tory Higgins's argument that people compare their "actual selves" with other "selves" and that these comparisons have important motivational implications.Which of the following is NOT among the selves to which Higgins refers?

According to self-verification theory,people with negative self-views tend to remember feedback more.In contrast,people with positive self-views tend to remember feedback more.

Researchers have found that people are less likely to display defensive biases (such as taking credit for a success and denying credit for a failure)if they previously engaged in which of the following?

Frank Sulloway's (1996,2001)research on the relationship between birth order and personality shows that

That we often see ourselves as better,stronger,or faster than we really are best reflects

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Research shows that state self-esteem can be influenced by

Regarding implementation intentions,which of the following statements is the LEAST accurate?

When is the better-than-average effect most likely to occur?

Bill has an older brother named Dan.Both Bill and Dan are physics professors.According to Frank Sulloway's research on the effects of birth order,Bill should

Candice is not doing very well in her art class but wishes she were a great artist.According to research on self-presentation,when she goes on social networking sites,what is she likely to convey about her artistic abilities?

According to the contingencies of the self-worth account of self-esteem (Crocker and Wolfe,2001),a person's self-evaluations

According to Taylor,Brown,and colleagues (1988,1994,2000),positive illusions about the self are associated with higher levels of happiness and well-being.Describe two pieces of evidence in support of this prediction,as well as one piece of evidence that challenges it.

Explain self-discrepancy theory and the various "selves" to which this theory refers.Then discuss how discrepant "selves" could influence an individual's well-being.

Recall Tory Higgins's argument that people compare their "actual selves" with other "selves" and that these comparisons have important motivational implications.Which of the following is NOT among the selves to which Higgins refers?

According to self-verification theory,people with negative self-views tend to remember ________ feedback more.In contrast,people with positive self-views tend to remember ________ feedback more.

Researchers have found that people are less likely to display defensive biases (such as taking credit for a success and denying credit for a failure)if they previously engaged in which of the following?

Frank Sulloway's (1996,2001)research on the relationship between birth order and personality shows that

That we often see ourselves as better,stronger,or faster than we really are best reflects

An Invitation to Social Psychology

The Methods of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About

Social Attribution: Explaining Behavior

Emotion

Attitudes, Behavior, and Rationalization

Persuasion

Social Influence

Relationships and Attraction

Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Groups

Aggression

Altruism and Cooperation

Application Module 1 : Social Psychology and Health

Application Module 2 : Social Psychology and Educatio

Application Module 3 :social Psychology and the Law

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According to self-verification theory,people with negative self-views tend to remember feedback more.In contrast,people with positive self-views tend to remember feedback more.