Question 1

Neville is a pragmatic individual. Although he knows he should have better follow-through on many tasks, he knows that he struggles in this area and that he should be better organized. He wants to improve, so Neville asks his friend to help him become more organized. Which element exhibits Neville's actual self

Accepted Answer

A)  Neville knows he should be more organized. 
B)  Neville seeks out help from a friend. 
C)  Neville knows he does not follow through on tasks. 
D)  Neville wants to improve himself.

Question 2

When sharing his age with an acquaintance, Bob notes that he is 70 years old, but notes that it "is a young 70," and notes that he plays tennis everyday and travels extensively. This is an example of which of the following self-deception

Accepted Answer

A)  biased view of own behavior 
B)  biased view of own traits 
C)  self-discrepancy 
D)  subjective age

Question 3

Bertha describes herself as a committed democrat, noting that she gives money to every democratic presidential candidate. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  collective self-esteem 
B)  biased view of own behaviors 
C)  basking in reflected glory 
D)  share self-efficacy

Question 4

Which of the following notes the influence of culture on our expectations of ourselves

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Frederick is a high school student. He currently knows that he has trouble staying organized, which causes him to constantly be running late for class and meetings. As a New Year resolution, Frederick determines that he will become more organized and be more prompt. When he tells his mother this, she also notes that he currently eats an unhealthy diet. In addition to his other resolutions, Frederick starts to eat healthier, even though he didn't personally have a problem with the food ate. Which of the following refers to Frederick's ideal self

Accepted Answer

A)  Frederick eating a healthier diet 
B)  Frederick being unorganized 
C)  Frederick running late 
D)  Frederick becoming more organized

Question 6

______ validity refers to the intention of measurement tool being overtly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Obvious 
B)  External 
C)  Face 
D)  Self

Question 7

The myth of Narcissus shows that a little ______ may be very helpful to producing a resilient, socially productive self.

Accepted Answer

A)  humility 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  positive feedback 
D)  self-care

Question 8

Salazar is a student of Taekwondo who has earned his yellow belt. When practicing, he notes to himself, "I think I'm the best yellow belt in this class." This is an example of which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  self-schema 
B)  self-comparison 
C)  social role characteristic 
D)  personal characteristic

Question 9

Which of the following terms describes the moment when we realize we are our own, separate entity from other people

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept 
B)  self-comparison 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  self-schema

Question 10

Which theory proposes that a certain level of illusions can be helpful

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Narcissism refers to which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  one's evaluation of one's self concept 
B)  one's inclination to care for oneself 
C)  one's arrogance or excessive self-love 
D)  one's belief about one's ability to achieve a goal

Question 12

Which of the following is thought of as an early sign of self-awareness in humans

Accepted Answer

A)  crying 
B)  cooing 
C)  laughing 
D)  imitating

Question 13

Andrew went to college on a volleyball scholarship, but got very little playing time throughout his 4 years in college. He reasons with himself that although he got very little playing time, he is still a better volleyball player than those on his team who do not play and also did not receive a volleyball scholarship. Which of the following does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The case of Phineas Gage was one of the first to show that self-insight is tied to which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  one's emotional experiences 
B)  one's self-analysis 
C)  certain regions of the brain 
D)  certain traumatic events

Question 15

Describe an example (real or imagined) of a biased view of one's own behavior.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following refers to our evaluation of whether social groups to which we belong have worth

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-compassion 
C)  collective self-esteem 
D)  impression management

Question 17

A belief that departs from the truth and allows us to remain optimistic are referred to as which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  positive illusion 
B)  entitlement 
C)  self-deception 
D)  self-awareness

Question 18

Sandra believes that she will not get into an accident because she is a good driver. This is an example of which self-deception

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  optimism 
C)  meaning 
D)  distortion

Question 19

Samantha is a college student who has just performed poorly on an examination. She talks to her friend about it, noting that she feels down and overall like a terrible student. Her friend tells her that she needs to care for herself by getting a pedicure and taking a long nap. Samantha's friend is advocating which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  self-compassion 
B)  narcissism 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 20

Which of the following turn raw material into building blocks of one's self-concept

Accepted Answer

A)  self-differentiations 
B)  self-schemas 
C)  cultural self 
D)  regional self

Exam 3: The Social Self