Exam 2: Self Awareness and Communication

Jenny sees herself as a caring person.She communicates this perception of herself to a career counselor;therefore,the counselor recommends that she enter the field of nursing.Jenny's interaction with the counselor demonstrates what dimension of Jenny's self-awareness?

Describe the differences between direct and indirect perception checking.

Natasha contemplates her place in the universe,but not from a religious standpoint.Natasha is exploring which component of self?

Assuming a person belongs to a particular group because of his or her clothing is an example of which of the following?

Explain how avowed and ascribed identities differ.

A generalization that we apply to persons because we perceive them to have attributes common to a particular group is called a _____.

Aisha noticed at work that Vincent and Michelle kept asking her advice on office procedures.Soon,she began to see herself as competent and knowledgeable.Which of the following statements best describes the means by which Vincent and Michelle influenced Aisha's self-concept?

According to William James' model of the self,the _____ self is the part of yourself that is defined through the process of your introspections about your values and moral standards.

Christa experienced extreme anxiety about the thought of giving a presentation to her classmates.On the day of the presentation,she repeated in her mind statements such as,"You are well-prepared." and "You have valuable information to share with your audience." What technique was Christa using to boost her self-esteem?

Keeping up with others in relation to our possessions reflects our view of our social self.

The term for the psychological and emotional characteristics of individuals that cause them to be masculine,feminine,or androgynous is

Paul and Patty are able to talk to one another candidly about one another's faults and strengths.Their self-esteem is improved because of which of the following factors?

The idea that what we believe will occur in the future is likely to come true because we believe it will come true is called_____.

Jaclyn thinks life exists on other planets.This example illustrates which component of self-concept?

Your spiritual self is the part of you that attempts to answer,"Why am I here?"

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning direct perception checking?

Aaron was asked to give a speech to the incoming freshmen about the advantages of serving in student government.He had never given a speech before and was very nervous.A speech professor suggested that in addition to practicing,he could picture himself delivering the speech successfully,and receiving favorable feedback from his audience.Which method did the professor recommend to help Aaron manage his communication apprehension?

A value is a learned predisposition to respond to a person,object,or idea in a favorable or unfavorable way.

An evaluation of one's worth or value that can fluctuate is known as _____.

As Ellen was nearing graduation,she thought back over her college career.Although she had wanted to be more involved in extra-curricular activities,she had focused more on her studies and tended to describe herself first as a student.What aspect of the formation of self-concept does this describe?