Question 1

Which statement best describes self-monitoring and identity management?

Accepted Answer

A)  A low self-monitor employs little identity management. 
B)  A low self-monitor is highly aware of their identity management. 
C)  A high self-monitor is highly aware of their identity management. 
D)  A high self-monitor employs little identity management. 
A)  A low self-monitor employs little identity management. 
B)  A low self-monitor is highly aware of their identity management. 
C)  A high self-monitor is highly aware of their identity management. 
D)  A high self-monitor employs little identity management. C

Question 2

What does the term "self-concept" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  the way one believes others perceive her/his physiological, psychological, and social attributes 
B)  the sum of one's psychological, social, and physical attributes as perceived by a significant other 
C)  the sum of one's physiological, social, and psychological attributes as perceived by an impartial observer 
D)  the sum of one's beliefs about his/her physical characteristics, intelligence, aptitudes, and social skills 
A)  the way one believes others perceive her/his physiological, psychological, and social attributes 
B)  the sum of one's psychological, social, and physical attributes as perceived by a significant other 
C)  the sum of one's physiological, social, and psychological attributes as perceived by an impartial observer 
D)  the sum of one's beliefs about his/her physical characteristics, intelligence, aptitudes, and social skills D

Question 3

Define social comparison.Describe an instance when you engaged in social comparison and (a)felt superior to another person/group as a result,and (b)felt inferior to another person/group as a result.What was the impact of this social comparison?

Accepted Answer

Social comparison is the process of evaluating oneself in relation to others in order to determine one's own abilities, opinions, and emotions. This can occur in various aspects of life, such as appearance, intelligence, success, and social status.

An instance when I engaged in social comparison and felt superior to another person/group was when I received a promotion at work while a colleague did not. I compared my performance and qualifications to theirs and felt a sense of accomplishment and superiority as a result. This boosted my confidence and motivation in the workplace.

On the other hand, an instance when I engaged in social comparison and felt inferior to another person/group was when I compared my social media following to that of a friend who had a larger following. This made me feel inadequate and insecure about my own online presence.

The impact of these social comparisons can be both positive and negative. Feeling superior can boost self-esteem and motivation, while feeling inferior can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth. It's important to be mindful of the impact of social comparison and strive to focus on personal growth and self-improvement rather than comparing oneself to others.

Question 4

What is the relationship between identity management and self-monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity management makes people more aware of themselves so that they can be more effective self-monitors. 
B)  Self-monitoring makes people more aware of their identity management. 
C)  Identity management reduces the need for self-monitoring. 
D)  Identity management and self-monitoring are not connected. 
A)  Identity management makes people more aware of themselves so that they can be more effective self-monitors. 
B)  Self-monitoring makes people more aware of their identity management. 
C)  Identity management reduces the need for self-monitoring. 
D)  Identity management and self-monitoring are not connected.

Question 5

What should a person do in order to have a more realistic self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have realistic expectations and perceptions of yourself. 
B)  Ask others to send you more positive messages. 
C)  Take yourself less seriously and accept your weaknesses. 
D)  Ask others for feedback on how you can improve yourself. 
A)  Have realistic expectations and perceptions of yourself. 
B)  Ask others to send you more positive messages. 
C)  Take yourself less seriously and accept your weaknesses. 
D)  Ask others for feedback on how you can improve yourself.

Question 6

Match each description below with the most accurate term.
-The "face" you show to others

Accepted Answer

A) perceived self 
B) presenting self 
C) reflected appraisal 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
E) significant other 
A) perceived self 
B) presenting self 
C) reflected appraisal 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
E) significant other

Question 7

Your personality remains stable over your lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following would be least helpful to makes one's self-concept more realistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Share your perception of yourself with a friend. 
B)  Try to engage in more accurate self-talk. 
C)  Focus on "ego booster" messages. 
D)  Pay less attention to your past behaviour and more attention to your present behaviour. 
A)  Share your perception of yourself with a friend. 
B)  Try to engage in more accurate self-talk. 
C)  Focus on "ego booster" messages. 
D)  Pay less attention to your past behaviour and more attention to your present behaviour.

Question 9

Anas doesn't like to talk about his accomplishments.In his culture this is frowned upon.What does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  social expectations 
B)  perfection 
C)  distorted feedback 
D)  obsolete information 
A)  social expectations 
B)  perfection 
C)  distorted feedback 
D)  obsolete information

Question 10

According to your text,the self-concept is influenced by significant others from both the past and present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Steve,a transgender man,has to hide the fact that he is trans in his workplace.This is common for many transgendered people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which term refers to the kind of person that someone believes himself/herself to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  ideal self 
B)  perceived self 
C)  persona 
D)  presenting self 
A)  ideal self 
B)  perceived self 
C)  persona 
D)  presenting self

Question 13

Margaret's professor keeps telling Margaret how smart she is.Margaret feels confident about her upcoming test,based on what her professor is saying and based on her experience doing well on tests.She studies hard for her Interpersonal Communications test and gets an A! Margaret continues to believe that she is smart.This is an example of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is a characteristic of the self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is subject to distortion. 
B)  It is primarily a product of our genetic inheritance. 
C)  It can be easily changed if one has the will to change it. 
D)  It changes day to day, depending on circumstances. 
A)  It is subject to distortion. 
B)  It is primarily a product of our genetic inheritance. 
C)  It can be easily changed if one has the will to change it. 
D)  It changes day to day, depending on circumstances.

Question 15

Melissa spends a lot of time looking at models and often feels that her body is inadequate.Melissa is engaged in social comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the best advice for someone to follow if he or she wants to feel more self-confident when meeting new people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change your significant others. 
B)  Reduce your focus on self-concept change. 
C)  Disregard obsolete or inaccurate feedback. 
D)  Compare yourself to a superior reference group. 
A)  Change your significant others. 
B)  Reduce your focus on self-concept change. 
C)  Disregard obsolete or inaccurate feedback. 
D)  Compare yourself to a superior reference group.

Question 17

Bruce thinks he is bad at public speaking.He has a presentation coming up and he keeps telling himself that he will mess it up.During the presentation he fumbles over his words,reads his cue cards,and speaks with a low voice.As a result,he did not receive positive feedback on his presentation.This is an example of self-imposed prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to research,which statement best describes gender and self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Males and females have about the same levels of self-esteem. 
B)  Adolescent females have higher levels of self-esteem than their male counterparts. 
C)  Adult females have higher levels of self-esteem than their male counterparts. 
D)  Females have lower levels of self-esteem than their male counterparts in every age group. 
A)  Males and females have about the same levels of self-esteem. 
B)  Adolescent females have higher levels of self-esteem than their male counterparts. 
C)  Adult females have higher levels of self-esteem than their male counterparts. 
D)  Females have lower levels of self-esteem than their male counterparts in every age group.

Question 19

Describe the differences between individualistic and collectivists cultures.How do these differences influence one's self-concept? Discuss how culture has influenced your self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Individualistic cultures prioritize the

Question 20

Employees with high expectations for their job performance are more likely to be successful than those with lower expectations.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  social comparison 
A)  delegation 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  social comparison

Which statement best describes self-monitoring and identity management?

What does the term "self-concept" refer to?

Define social comparison.Describe an instance when you engaged in social comparison and (a)felt superior to another person/group as a result,and (b)felt inferior to another person/group as a result.What was the impact of this social comparison?

What is the relationship between identity management and self-monitoring?

What should a person do in order to have a more realistic self-concept?

Match each description below with the most accurate term. -The "face" you show to others

Your personality remains stable over your lifetime.

Which of the following would be least helpful to makes one's self-concept more realistic?

Anas doesn't like to talk about his accomplishments.In his culture this is frowned upon.What does this demonstrate?

According to your text,the self-concept is influenced by significant others from both the past and present.

Steve,a transgender man,has to hide the fact that he is trans in his workplace.This is common for many transgendered people.

Which term refers to the kind of person that someone believes himself/herself to be?

What is a characteristic of the self-concept?

Melissa spends a lot of time looking at models and often feels that her body is inadequate.Melissa is engaged in social comparison.

What is the best advice for someone to follow if he or she wants to feel more self-confident when meeting new people?

According to research,which statement best describes gender and self-esteem?

Describe the differences between individualistic and collectivists cultures.How do these differences influence one's self-concept? Discuss how culture has influenced your self-concept.

Employees with high expectations for their job performance are more likely to be successful than those with lower expectations.What is this an example of?

A First Look at Interpersonal Communications

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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Exam 2: Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

Which statement best describes self-monitoring and identity management?

What does the term "self-concept" refer to?

Define social comparison.Describe an instance when you engaged in social comparison and (a)felt superior to another person/group as a result,and (b)felt inferior to another person/group as a result.What was the impact of this social comparison?

What is the relationship between identity management and self-monitoring?

What should a person do in order to have a more realistic self-concept?

Match each description below with the most accurate term. -The "face" you show to others

Your personality remains stable over your lifetime.

Which of the following would be least helpful to makes one's self-concept more realistic?

Anas doesn't like to talk about his accomplishments.In his culture this is frowned upon.What does this demonstrate?

According to your text,the self-concept is influenced by significant others from both the past and present.

Steve,a transgender man,has to hide the fact that he is trans in his workplace.This is common for many transgendered people.

Which term refers to the kind of person that someone believes himself/herself to be?

What is a characteristic of the self-concept?

Melissa spends a lot of time looking at models and often feels that her body is inadequate.Melissa is engaged in social comparison.

What is the best advice for someone to follow if he or she wants to feel more self-confident when meeting new people?

According to research,which statement best describes gender and self-esteem?

Describe the differences between individualistic and collectivists cultures.How do these differences influence one's self-concept? Discuss how culture has influenced your self-concept.

Employees with high expectations for their job performance are more likely to be successful than those with lower expectations.What is this an example of?

A First Look at Interpersonal Communications

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters