Question 1

The illusion that our concealed emotions leak out and can be easily read by others is referred to as the illusion of:

Accepted Answer

A) transparency. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) knowledge. 
D) awareness. 
A) transparency. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) knowledge. 
D) awareness.

Question 2

In the context of the dual attitude system,identify the type of attitudes that represent unconscious attitudes regarding someone or something.

Accepted Answer

A) internal 
B) external 
C) implicit 
D) explicit 
A) internal 
B) external 
C) implicit 
D) explicit

Question 3

Who among the following most likely belongs to an individualistic culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Jessica,who becomes angry and sad when her classmates question her personal identity 
B) Nicholas,who compares his grades with students who earn high grades in order to facilitate self-improvement 
C) Mia,who refrains from self-enhancement by believing that she is better than her classmates 
D) Christopher,who associates himself with positive words and family and societal traits 
A) Jessica,who becomes angry and sad when her classmates question her personal identity 
B) Nicholas,who compares his grades with students who earn high grades in order to facilitate self-improvement 
C) Mia,who refrains from self-enhancement by believing that she is better than her classmates 
D) Christopher,who associates himself with positive words and family and societal traits

Question 4

Benjamin is able to alter his behaviors so that he can fit in with any group of people.Benjamin would likely receive a high score on a scale measuring:

Accepted Answer

A) self-handicapping. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) self-realization. 
A) self-handicapping. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) self-realization.

Question 5

Talia,a project manager,estimates that a project will take a year to complete.She gets the estimation approved,although it increases the cost of the project.However,the project takes only 8 months to complete.In the context of self-knowledge,this scenario exemplifies the concept of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the illusion of transparency 
B) the planning fallacy 
C) the dual attitude system 
D) the spotlight effect 
A) the illusion of transparency 
B) the planning fallacy 
C) the dual attitude system 
D) the spotlight effect

Question 6

In the context of the dual attitude system of human behavior,which of the following is true of an implicit attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a conscious attitude regarding someone or something. 
B) It can often be changed more easily than an explicit attitude. 
C) It changes slowly,with practice that forms new habits. 
D) It is typically favorable rather than unfavorable. 
A) It is a conscious attitude regarding someone or something. 
B) It can often be changed more easily than an explicit attitude. 
C) It changes slowly,with practice that forms new habits. 
D) It is typically favorable rather than unfavorable.

Question 7

Our use of how we think others perceive us as a mirror for perceiving ourselves is described by sociologist Charles H.Cooley as:

Accepted Answer

A) a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B) self-realization. 
C) self-justification. 
D) the looking-glass self. 
A) a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
B) self-realization. 
C) self-justification. 
D) the looking-glass self.

Question 8

Paul,a cab driver,is proud of his driving skills.One day,he has an accident while talking on his phone and driving and injures a person.He blames the person's carelessness for the accident.Which of the following psychological phenomena is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) the false consensus effect 
B) the spotlight effect 
C) defensive pessimism 
D) self-serving attributions 
A) the false consensus effect 
B) the spotlight effect 
C) defensive pessimism 
D) self-serving attributions

Question 9

In the context of impression management,self-monitoring involves:

Accepted Answer

A) protecting one's self-image by creating an excuse for later failure. 
B) disparaging oneself (false modesty)to elicit reassurance. 
C) self-introspection to attain self-realization and self-actualization. 
D) adjusting one's performance to create the desired impression. 
A) protecting one's self-image by creating an excuse for later failure. 
B) disparaging oneself (false modesty)to elicit reassurance. 
C) self-introspection to attain self-realization and self-actualization. 
D) adjusting one's performance to create the desired impression.

Question 10

Jonas has a group of friends in a social networking site.When any of his friends are on vacation in a foreign country and post pictures on the site,he feels bad about himself.To measure up to his friends,he often borrows money to take such vacations.Which of the following psychological phenomena is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) social balance 
B) social comparison 
C) social entropy 
D) social interface 
A) social balance 
B) social comparison 
C) social entropy 
D) social interface

Question 11

Which of the following statements best reflects the false consensus effect?

Accepted Answer

A) The devil made me do it. 
B) I don't cheat on my income tax. 
C) Everyone does it! 
D) No one is better than me. 
A) The devil made me do it. 
B) I don't cheat on my income tax. 
C) Everyone does it! 
D) No one is better than me.

Question 12

Cathy has forgotten to do her laundry this week.Since she is running late for class she wears the only clean shirt she has,a "New Kids on the Block" T-shirt left over from 1988.As she wanders around campus,she is convinced that everyone is staring at her.Cathy is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) the spotlight effect. 
B) the illusion of transparency. 
C) the self-reference effect. 
D) hindsight bias. 
A) the spotlight effect. 
B) the illusion of transparency. 
C) the self-reference effect. 
D) hindsight bias.

Question 13

________ is defined as the beliefs about the self that organize and guide the processing of self-relevant information.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-actualization 
B) Self-schema 
C) Self-esteem 
D) Self-realization 
A) Self-actualization 
B) Self-schema 
C) Self-esteem 
D) Self-realization

Question 14

Which of the following terms is defined as a person's overall self-evaluation or sense of self-worth?

Accepted Answer

A) self-contempt 
B) self-annihilation 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-delusion 
A) self-contempt 
B) self-annihilation 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-delusion

Question 15

An individual opposes the taxation of people with high income.The individual also supports legislation against immoral activities in the United States.In the context of political views,the individual is most likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) liberal. 
B) conservative. 
C) progressivist. 
D) imperialist. 
A) liberal. 
B) conservative. 
C) progressivist. 
D) imperialist.

Question 16

Joe was delighted when his favorite team won the Super Bowl.After the winning touchdown was scored,he said,"This has made my month,and nothing is going to bring me down from this!" The next morning,however, his mood returned to normal.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) hindsight bias. 
B) an interdependent self. 
C) immune neglect. 
D) impact bias. 
A) hindsight bias. 
B) an interdependent self. 
C) immune neglect. 
D) impact bias.

Question 17

According to a series of experiments conducted by Brad Bushman and Roy Baumeister (1998),undergraduate volunteers who scored high on both self-esteem and narcissism:

Accepted Answer

A) hated themselves "deep down inside." 
B) cared the most about relationships with others. 
C) were aggressive toward someone who praised them. 
D) were the most aggressive. 
A) hated themselves "deep down inside." 
B) cared the most about relationships with others. 
C) were aggressive toward someone who praised them. 
D) were the most aggressive.

Question 18

Vincent was an addictive cigarette smoker and has recently quit smoking.He roams around with his friends who are regular smokers and,on many occasions,he is tempted to smoke.He reiterates that he has high will power that would easily overcome his temptation to smoke,even though he clearly struggles to hide his temptation to smoke.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) false consensus 
B) illusory optimism 
C) collective narcissism 
D) defensive optimism 
A) false consensus 
B) illusory optimism 
C) collective narcissism 
D) defensive optimism

Question 19

Which statement is most accurate regarding self-analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) We are incapable of comparing ourselves with others. 
B) We can always predict the intensity and duration of our feelings accurately. 
C) We know and can predict our behavior better than others can. 
D) We are unaware of much that goes on in our minds. 
A) We are incapable of comparing ourselves with others. 
B) We can always predict the intensity and duration of our feelings accurately. 
C) We know and can predict our behavior better than others can. 
D) We are unaware of much that goes on in our minds.

Question 20

Cameron,a swimmer,has won many national and international swimming championships.He is confident that he can win a gold medal at the next Olympic games.He is usually more persistent,less anxious,and less depressed than his competitors.Identify a true statement about Cameron in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A) He suffers from low self-esteem. 
B) He has developed defensive pessimism. 
C) He has strong feelings of self-efficacy. 
D) He suffers from an illusion of transparency. 
A) He suffers from low self-esteem. 
B) He has developed defensive pessimism. 
C) He has strong feelings of self-efficacy. 
D) He suffers from an illusion of transparency.

The illusion that our concealed emotions leak out and can be easily read by others is referred to as the illusion of:

In the context of the dual attitude system,identify the type of attitudes that represent unconscious attitudes regarding someone or something.

Who among the following most likely belongs to an individualistic culture?

Benjamin is able to alter his behaviors so that he can fit in with any group of people.Benjamin would likely receive a high score on a scale measuring:

Talia,a project manager,estimates that a project will take a year to complete.She gets the estimation approved,although it increases the cost of the project.However,the project takes only 8 months to complete.In the context of self-knowledge,this scenario exemplifies the concept of ________.

In the context of the dual attitude system of human behavior,which of the following is true of an implicit attitude?

Our use of how we think others perceive us as a mirror for perceiving ourselves is described by sociologist Charles H.Cooley as:

Paul,a cab driver,is proud of his driving skills.One day,he has an accident while talking on his phone and driving and injures a person.He blames the person's carelessness for the accident.Which of the following psychological phenomena is exemplified in this scenario?

In the context of impression management,self-monitoring involves:

Which of the following statements best reflects the false consensus effect?

Cathy has forgotten to do her laundry this week.Since she is running late for class she wears the only clean shirt she has,a "New Kids on the Block" T-shirt left over from 1988.As she wanders around campus,she is convinced that everyone is staring at her.Cathy is most likely experiencing:

________ is defined as the beliefs about the self that organize and guide the processing of self-relevant information.

Which of the following terms is defined as a person's overall self-evaluation or sense of self-worth?

An individual opposes the taxation of people with high income.The individual also supports legislation against immoral activities in the United States.In the context of political views,the individual is most likely a(n):

Joe was delighted when his favorite team won the Super Bowl.After the winning touchdown was scored,he said,"This has made my month,and nothing is going to bring me down from this!" The next morning,however, his mood returned to normal.This is an example of:

According to a series of experiments conducted by Brad Bushman and Roy Baumeister (1998),undergraduate volunteers who scored high on both self-esteem and narcissism:

Which statement is most accurate regarding self-analysis?

Cameron,a swimmer,has won many national and international swimming championships.He is confident that he can win a gold medal at the next Olympic games.He is usually more persistent,less anxious,and less depressed than his competitors.Identify a true statement about Cameron in this scenario.

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Exam 2: The Self in a Social World

The illusion that our concealed emotions leak out and can be easily read by others is referred to as the illusion of:

In the context of the dual attitude system,identify the type of attitudes that represent unconscious attitudes regarding someone or something.

Who among the following most likely belongs to an individualistic culture?

Benjamin is able to alter his behaviors so that he can fit in with any group of people.Benjamin would likely receive a high score on a scale measuring:

Talia,a project manager,estimates that a project will take a year to complete.She gets the estimation approved,although it increases the cost of the project.However,the project takes only 8 months to complete.In the context of self-knowledge,this scenario exemplifies the concept of ________.

In the context of the dual attitude system of human behavior,which of the following is true of an implicit attitude?

Our use of how we think others perceive us as a mirror for perceiving ourselves is described by sociologist Charles H.Cooley as:

Paul,a cab driver,is proud of his driving skills.One day,he has an accident while talking on his phone and driving and injures a person.He blames the person's carelessness for the accident.Which of the following psychological phenomena is exemplified in this scenario?

In the context of impression management,self-monitoring involves:

Which of the following statements best reflects the false consensus effect?

Cathy has forgotten to do her laundry this week.Since she is running late for class she wears the only clean shirt she has,a "New Kids on the Block" T-shirt left over from 1988.As she wanders around campus,she is convinced that everyone is staring at her.Cathy is most likely experiencing:

________ is defined as the beliefs about the self that organize and guide the processing of self-relevant information.

Which of the following terms is defined as a person's overall self-evaluation or sense of self-worth?

An individual opposes the taxation of people with high income.The individual also supports legislation against immoral activities in the United States.In the context of political views,the individual is most likely a(n):

Joe was delighted when his favorite team won the Super Bowl.After the winning touchdown was scored,he said,"This has made my month,and nothing is going to bring me down from this!" The next morning,however, his mood returned to normal.This is an example of:

According to a series of experiments conducted by Brad Bushman and Roy Baumeister (1998),undergraduate volunteers who scored high on both self-esteem and narcissism:

Which statement is most accurate regarding self-analysis?

Cameron,a swimmer,has won many national and international swimming championships.He is confident that he can win a gold medal at the next Olympic games.He is usually more persistent,less anxious,and less depressed than his competitors.Identify a true statement about Cameron in this scenario.

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes, Culture, and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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