Question 1

We tend to _________________ the commonality of our unsuccessful behaviours and ________________ the commonality of our successful behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A)  overestimate; underestimate 
B)  underestimate; overestimate 
C)  underestimate; underestimate 
D)  overestimate; overestimate 
A)  overestimate; underestimate 
B)  underestimate; overestimate 
C)  underestimate; underestimate 
D)  overestimate; overestimate

Question 2

Baumeister and Exline (2000) suggest that self-control

Accepted Answer

A)  operates like an engine: it needs fuel to keep it going. 
B)  operates like muscular strength: it's weaker immediately after exertion but strengthened with exercise. 
C)  operates like a finite resource: once used up, it cannot be replenished. 
D)  none of these choices. 
A)  operates like an engine: it needs fuel to keep it going. 
B)  operates like muscular strength: it's weaker immediately after exertion but strengthened with exercise. 
C)  operates like a finite resource: once used up, it cannot be replenished. 
D)  none of these choices.

Question 3

A research participant who suffered brain injury and whose vision has been reduced by the injury is shown a bunch of stimuli that could be perceived if she had normal vision. She is then tested on her accuracy of remembering the position of the objects as shown during the testing. She gets them all right. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional reaction. 
B)  schema thinking. 
C)  self-knowledge. 
D)  blindsight. 
A)  emotional reaction. 
B)  schema thinking. 
C)  self-knowledge. 
D)  blindsight.

Question 4

Which of the following is a practical implication of findings discussed in the chapter on the self?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sincerity with which people report their experience is one useful indicator of their testimony's accuracy. 
B)  Self-reports are less erroneous and more trustworthy than the reports of external observers. 
C)  The persuasiveness of personal testimonies is highly predictive of their accuracy. 
D)  Introspective self-reports are often untrustworthy. 
A)  The sincerity with which people report their experience is one useful indicator of their testimony's accuracy. 
B)  Self-reports are less erroneous and more trustworthy than the reports of external observers. 
C)  The persuasiveness of personal testimonies is highly predictive of their accuracy. 
D)  Introspective self-reports are often untrustworthy.

Question 5

A comparison between how the self is viewed now and how the self was viewed in the past or how the self is expected to be viewed in the future is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  time-self comparison. 
B)  longitudinal comparison. 
C)  past-present-future comparison. 
D)  temporal comparison. 
A)  time-self comparison. 
B)  longitudinal comparison. 
C)  past-present-future comparison. 
D)  temporal comparison.

Question 6

In Scotland most late adolescents think they are much less likely than their peers to become infected by the AIDS virus. This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the false consensus bias. 
B)  unrealistic optimism. 
C)  the self-reference effect. 
D)  external locus of control. 
A)  the false consensus bias. 
B)  unrealistic optimism. 
C)  the self-reference effect. 
D)  external locus of control.

Question 7

Lynne is an optimistic individual, and decides to go out one night to the casino to play some blackjack. Given her optimism, Lynne is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  win a bit of money, and then realistically quit while she is ahead. 
B)  gamble away the money she had allotted herself, and then stop playing. 
C)  persist in gambling her money, even when her losses are piling up. 
D)  blame the dealer for her misfortunes and reward herself for her successes. 
A)  win a bit of money, and then realistically quit while she is ahead. 
B)  gamble away the money she had allotted herself, and then stop playing. 
C)  persist in gambling her money, even when her losses are piling up. 
D)  blame the dealer for her misfortunes and reward herself for her successes.

Question 8

People are most likely to resort to self-handicapping when

Accepted Answer

A)  the quality of their performance on a task is not particularly important. 
B)  their success or failure at a task will not become public. 
C)  they fear failure. 
D)  they are certain of success. 
A)  the quality of their performance on a task is not particularly important. 
B)  their success or failure at a task will not become public. 
C)  they fear failure. 
D)  they are certain of success.

Question 9

When information is relevant to our self-concepts, we process it quickly and remember it well. This is concept is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-handicapping. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  false uniqueness. 
D)  self-reference. 
A)  self-handicapping. 
B)  self-actualization. 
C)  false uniqueness. 
D)  self-reference.

Question 10

Which of the following are not among the many facets of self-serving bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insight 
B)  Freedom from bias 
C)  Parent support 
D)  Intelligence 
A)  Insight 
B)  Freedom from bias 
C)  Parent support 
D)  Intelligence

Question 11

Creating a handy excuse for later failure in order to protect one's self-image is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-handicapping. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  self-monitoring. 
A)  self-handicapping. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  self-monitoring.

Question 12

Popular advocates of intuitive thinking believe that when judging others and ourselves we should

Accepted Answer

A)  tap into the resources of our right brain. 
B)  tune into our hunches. 
C)  listen to our premonitions. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  tap into the resources of our right brain. 
B)  tune into our hunches. 
C)  listen to our premonitions. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

Baumeister and colleagues (2003) have researched the "dark side of self-esteem" and found that individuals with low self-esteem, when feeling bad or threatened, are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  notice and remember others' worst behaviours and to think others don't love them. 
B)  internalize their feelings and act aggressively towards themselves. 
C)  portray themselves as having high self-esteem in attempts to deny or overcome their feelings. 
D)  act aggressively against others in order to conceal their inner insecurities and feel a sense of control over their situation. 
A)  notice and remember others' worst behaviours and to think others don't love them. 
B)  internalize their feelings and act aggressively towards themselves. 
C)  portray themselves as having high self-esteem in attempts to deny or overcome their feelings. 
D)  act aggressively against others in order to conceal their inner insecurities and feel a sense of control over their situation.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research on attribution theory challenges the notion that we tend to blame others for their own misfortune. 
B)  Research on attribution theory challenges the notion that most people suffer from unrealistically low self-esteem. 
C)  Research on attribution theory challenges the notion that we strive to protect and enhance our self-esteem. 
D)  True humility consists of self-forgetfulness. 
A)  Research on attribution theory challenges the notion that we tend to blame others for their own misfortune. 
B)  Research on attribution theory challenges the notion that most people suffer from unrealistically low self-esteem. 
C)  Research on attribution theory challenges the notion that we strive to protect and enhance our self-esteem. 
D)  True humility consists of self-forgetfulness.

Question 15

The experience of repeated uncontrollable bad events contributes to

Accepted Answer

A)  an internal locus of control. 
B)  an interdependent self. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  an internal locus of control. 
B)  an interdependent self. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 16

Which people are less likely to inflate those who like them and berate those who don't?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with low self-esteem 
B)  Competitive people 
C)  Those with secure self-esteem 
D)  Those with need for achievement 
A)  Those with low self-esteem 
B)  Competitive people 
C)  Those with secure self-esteem 
D)  Those with need for achievement

Question 17

In their study of young married Canadians, Ross and Sicoly reported a tendency for them to

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that their spouse contributed the most household work. 
B)  believe that they themselves contributed the most household work. 
C)  feel guilty about not carrying their fair share of work. 
D)  feel confident that their household was run fairly and efficiently. 
A)  believe that their spouse contributed the most household work. 
B)  believe that they themselves contributed the most household work. 
C)  feel guilty about not carrying their fair share of work. 
D)  feel confident that their household was run fairly and efficiently.

Question 18

According to the concept of dual attitudes, although __________ attitudes may change with education and persuasion, ___________ attitudes change slowly, with practice that forms new habits.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit; explicit 
B)  explicit; implicit 
C)  reasons; feelings 
D)  feelings; reasons 
A)  implicit; explicit 
B)  explicit; implicit 
C)  reasons; feelings 
D)  feelings; reasons

Question 19

Low self-esteem predicts increased risk of drug abuse, some forms of delinquency, and

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  depression. 
C)  personality disorders. 
D)  child abuse. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  depression. 
C)  personality disorders. 
D)  child abuse.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students who are overconfident tend to overprepare for exams. 
B)  Students who are anxious about exams tend to blow off studying for them. 
C)  Some pessimism about an exam can motivate students to study harder and do better. 
D)  None of these choices. 
A)  Students who are overconfident tend to overprepare for exams. 
B)  Students who are anxious about exams tend to blow off studying for them. 
C)  Some pessimism about an exam can motivate students to study harder and do better. 
D)  None of these choices.

We tend to _ the commonality of our unsuccessful behaviours and the commonality of our successful behaviours.

Baumeister and Exline (2000) suggest that self-control

Which of the following is a practical implication of findings discussed in the chapter on the self?

A comparison between how the self is viewed now and how the self was viewed in the past or how the self is expected to be viewed in the future is referred to as

In Scotland most late adolescents think they are much less likely than their peers to become infected by the AIDS virus. This best illustrates

Lynne is an optimistic individual, and decides to go out one night to the casino to play some blackjack. Given her optimism, Lynne is most likely to

People are most likely to resort to self-handicapping when

When information is relevant to our self-concepts, we process it quickly and remember it well. This is concept is referred to as

Which of the following are not among the many facets of self-serving bias?

Creating a handy excuse for later failure in order to protect one's self-image is known as

Popular advocates of intuitive thinking believe that when judging others and ourselves we should

Baumeister and colleagues (2003) have researched the "dark side of self-esteem" and found that individuals with low self-esteem, when feeling bad or threatened, are more likely to

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The experience of repeated uncontrollable bad events contributes to

Which people are less likely to inflate those who like them and berate those who don't?

In their study of young married Canadians, Ross and Sicoly reported a tendency for them to

According to the concept of dual attitudes, although attitudes may change with education and persuasion, _ attitudes change slowly, with practice that forms new habits.

Low self-esteem predicts increased risk of drug abuse, some forms of delinquency, and

Which of the following statements is true?

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Exam 2: The Self in a Social World

We tend to _________________ the commonality of our unsuccessful behaviours and ________________ the commonality of our successful behaviours.

Baumeister and Exline (2000) suggest that self-control

Which of the following is a practical implication of findings discussed in the chapter on the self?

A comparison between how the self is viewed now and how the self was viewed in the past or how the self is expected to be viewed in the future is referred to as

In Scotland most late adolescents think they are much less likely than their peers to become infected by the AIDS virus. This best illustrates

Lynne is an optimistic individual, and decides to go out one night to the casino to play some blackjack. Given her optimism, Lynne is most likely to

People are most likely to resort to self-handicapping when

When information is relevant to our self-concepts, we process it quickly and remember it well. This is concept is referred to as

Which of the following are not among the many facets of self-serving bias?

Creating a handy excuse for later failure in order to protect one's self-image is known as

Popular advocates of intuitive thinking believe that when judging others and ourselves we should

Baumeister and colleagues (2003) have researched the "dark side of self-esteem" and found that individuals with low self-esteem, when feeling bad or threatened, are more likely to

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The experience of repeated uncontrollable bad events contributes to

Which people are less likely to inflate those who like them and berate those who don't?

In their study of young married Canadians, Ross and Sicoly reported a tendency for them to

According to the concept of dual attitudes, although __________ attitudes may change with education and persuasion, ___________ attitudes change slowly, with practice that forms new habits.

Low self-esteem predicts increased risk of drug abuse, some forms of delinquency, and

Which of the following statements is true?

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behaviour and Attitudes

Persuasion

Conformity

Group Influence

Altruism: Helping Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Sources of Prejudice

Consequences of Prejudice

Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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We tend to _ the commonality of our unsuccessful behaviours and the commonality of our successful behaviours.

According to the concept of dual attitudes, although attitudes may change with education and persuasion, _ attitudes change slowly, with practice that forms new habits.