Exam 3: The Self

Consider the self-enhancement motive, the consistency motive, and the appraisal motive. According to research, which motive appears to be the weakest when conflicts arise between motives?

The idea that people learn about themselves from interacting with other people is called the ________________.

There is a moderately strong relationship between IQ and self-esteem; people with higher IQs tend to have higher self-esteem.

When people make self-enhancing claims about themselves, they will ____.

Yolanda tends to think of herself as a unique person, with individual personality traits, interests, and opinions. She tends to make decisions on her own, to look after her own needs, and to think of herself as a "self-made woman." It would be safe to say that Yolanda has a(n) ____ self-construal.

Tony is debating between buying a Volvo S40, a Saab 9-3, and a Honda Accord. What part of his self is he relying upon?

How do people learn about themselves? Discuss the different sources of self-knowledge that people have, and how each functions. Are there limits, or weaknesses to these sources of self-knowledge?

Self-presentation is best defined as any behavior that is ____ intended to make ____ impression on others.

Is it always advantageous to have high self-esteem rather than low self-esteem? Are people with high self-esteem really smarter, more attractive, and more successful? Discuss the pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of having high self-esteem versus low self-esteem.

In the three-part structure of the self, the agent self serves ____.