Question 1

Briefly compare and contrast the concepts of individualism and collectivism.

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Question 2

Researchers have suggested a downside to the desire for a high level of self-esteem.According to your textbook,which of the following is argued to be a possible drawback to the pursuit and maintenance of high self-esteem?

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A)  anxiety 
B)  neglecting others 
C)  avoiding activities that we might not end in success 
D)  anxiety, neglecting others, and avoiding activities that might not end in success

Question 3

Your mental representation or overall sense of 'you' is known as your _____________.

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A)  self-schema 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  self-concept 
D)  social schema

Question 4

An individual concerned with gaining financial independence and.
moving away from his family to pursue his music career is likely from an individualistic culture

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe a situation from your own life where you might be likely to engage in CORFing.Be sure to explain what CORFing is in your answer.

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Question 6

What piece of evidence from Gordon Gallup's work on chimpanzees can be used to support the idea that the self's relationship to others is important for the development of the self-concept?

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A)  Only female chimpanzees recognized their reflection in the mirror. 
B)  Chimpanzees can recognize other chimpanzees but not their own reflection in the mirror. 
C)  All chimpanzees recognized their reflection. 
D)  Only chimpanzees who had been raised in social environments seemed to recognize their reflection in the mirror.

Question 7

John skips all of his classes on most Fridays.He does not think it's a big deal and believes most other people skip classes on Fridays too.This best represents an example of which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive distortion bias 
B)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  Self-serving attribution 
D)  False consensus effect

Question 8

Which of the following statements about self-awareness is most true?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in self-awareness can lead to a desire to escape self-awareness. 
B)  An increase in self-awareness can lead people to match their attitudes to their behavior. 
C)  A decrease in self-awareness can lead to increases in self-esteem. 
D)  Both an increase in self-awareness can lead to a desire to escape self-awareness and increase in self-awareness can lead people to match their attitudes to their behavior.

Question 9

Introspection refers to which of the following?

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A)  Quick decision-making 
B)  Relying on instincts and feelings 
C)  Thinking about your own thoughts 
D)  Both quick decision-making and relying on instincts and feelings

Question 10

The expression "the nail that sticks out gets pounded down" is associated with which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism 
B)  Western ideology 
C)  collectivism 
D)  introspection

Question 11

Tom has an important job interview on Monday and he is feeling very nervous.He decides to stay out late on Sunday night with his friends instead of getting a good night's sleep.He now has a handy excuse if he does not perform well during his interview.This illustrates which concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  CORFing 
B)  Self-handicapping 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Downward social comparison

Question 12

Rosemarie wants her son Marc to enjoy playing the violin and be more motivated to practice on his own.Based on research on the overjustication effect,what would be the MOST effective way to intrinsically motivate Marc to practice?

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A)  Surprise him with 20 dollars after he practices. 
B)  Promise him a trip to the toy store if he practices every day for a week 
C)  Promise to pay him 30 dollars every time he practices the violin. 
D)  Promise to pay him 50 dollars every time he practices the violin.

Question 13

Which theory argues that we compare ourselves to others in different situations because there is no given standard against which to measure our abilities and opinions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-discrepancy theory 
B)  Self-verification theory 
C)  Social comparison theory 
D)  Group comparison theory

Question 14

Self-efficacy is a person's evaluation of his or her self-worth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Self-discrepancy theory argues that we compare ourselves to others in different situations because there is no given standard against which to measure our opinions and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define self-discrepancy theory.Explain how self-awareness impacts one's behavior when the ideal self does not match the actual self.

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Question 17

Jeremy is choosing his classes for next semester.He holds a growth-based theory of intelligence.Based on this information,Jeremy would be likely to:

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A)  choose all easy classes 
B)  choose classes he knows he can get an A in 
C)  avoid taking a hard calculus class 
D)  take a hard calculus class

Question 18

In general,how will a large gap between the ideal self and the actual self impact a person's self-mage?

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A)  A large gap between the ideal and actual self will positively impact a person's self-image. 
B)  A large gap between the ideal and actual self will have no effect on a person's self-image. 
C)  A large gap between the ideal and actual self will negatively impact a person's self-image. 
D)  People do not usually have large gaps between their ideal self and their actual self.

Question 19

Who coined the term 'looking-glass' self?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles H. Cooley 
B)  George Herbert Mead 
C)  George Mead. 
D)  Albert Bandura.

Question 20

Research conducted on the brain using brain imaging technology suggests which of the following to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trauma to the brain does not really affect our sense of self. 
B)  The self appears to occupy a unique area of the brain. 
C)  The self does not appear to occupy a unique area of the brain. 
D)  The same part of the brain is activated when we are shown unflattering pictures of ourselves as when we are shown unflattering pictures of other people

Exam 4: Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

Briefly compare and contrast the concepts of individualism and collectivism.

Researchers have suggested a downside to the desire for a high level of self-esteem.According to your textbook,which of the following is argued to be a possible drawback to the pursuit and maintenance of high self-esteem?

Your mental representation or overall sense of 'you' is known as your _____________.

An individual concerned with gaining financial independence and. moving away from his family to pursue his music career is likely from an individualistic culture

Describe a situation from your own life where you might be likely to engage in CORFing.Be sure to explain what CORFing is in your answer.

What piece of evidence from Gordon Gallup's work on chimpanzees can be used to support the idea that the self's relationship to others is important for the development of the self-concept?

John skips all of his classes on most Fridays.He does not think it's a big deal and believes most other people skip classes on Fridays too.This best represents an example of which of the following concepts?

Which of the following statements about self-awareness is most true?

Introspection refers to which of the following?

The expression "the nail that sticks out gets pounded down" is associated with which of the following concepts?

Tom has an important job interview on Monday and he is feeling very nervous.He decides to stay out late on Sunday night with his friends instead of getting a good night's sleep.He now has a handy excuse if he does not perform well during his interview.This illustrates which concept?

Rosemarie wants her son Marc to enjoy playing the violin and be more motivated to practice on his own.Based on research on the overjustication effect,what would be the MOST effective way to intrinsically motivate Marc to practice?

Which theory argues that we compare ourselves to others in different situations because there is no given standard against which to measure our abilities and opinions?

Self-efficacy is a person's evaluation of his or her self-worth.

Self-discrepancy theory argues that we compare ourselves to others in different situations because there is no given standard against which to measure our opinions and abilities.

Define self-discrepancy theory.Explain how self-awareness impacts one's behavior when the ideal self does not match the actual self.

Jeremy is choosing his classes for next semester.He holds a growth-based theory of intelligence.Based on this information,Jeremy would be likely to:

In general,how will a large gap between the ideal self and the actual self impact a person's self-mage?

Who coined the term 'looking-glass' self?

Research conducted on the brain using brain imaging technology suggests which of the following to be true?