Question 1

Which theory is a model linking the distance between the actual self and the ought and ideal selves to emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-discrepancy theory 
B)  self-regulation theory 
C)  self-delusion theory 
D)  self-gratification 
A)  self-discrepancy theory 
B)  self-regulation theory 
C)  self-delusion theory 
D)  self-gratification A

Question 2

According to the theory about self-control discussed in the text, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-control can get tired in the short term 
B)  self-control cannot be increased 
C)  the more self-control is exerted in a day, the more self-control a person will have at the end of the day 
D)  practicing self-control in one area cannot improve self-control in other areas 
A)  self-control can get tired in the short term 
B)  self-control cannot be increased 
C)  the more self-control is exerted in a day, the more self-control a person will have at the end of the day 
D)  practicing self-control in one area cannot improve self-control in other areas A

Question 3

Sheila's soccer coach repeatedly tells her that if she "believes in herself anything is possible." Sheila's coach is engaging in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem boosting 
B)  tough love 
C)  self-monitoring 
D)  negative reinforcement 
A)  self-esteem boosting 
B)  tough love 
C)  self-monitoring 
D)  negative reinforcement A

Question 4

The structured practice of becoming aware of your thoughts and bodily sensations is the basis of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mannered meditation 
B)  major mindfulness 
C)  meditated mindedness 
D)  mindfulness meditation 
A)  mannered meditation 
B)  major mindfulness 
C)  meditated mindedness 
D)  mindfulness meditation

Question 5

Authenticity of the self has four related components. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A)  awareness, unbiased processing, behavior, and authentic relationships 
B)  awareness, feelings, emotions, and conscientiousness 
C)  ability, intelligence, humor, and modesty 
D)  spirituality, authentic friendships, humility, and cautiousness 
A)  awareness, unbiased processing, behavior, and authentic relationships 
B)  awareness, feelings, emotions, and conscientiousness 
C)  ability, intelligence, humor, and modesty 
D)  spirituality, authentic friendships, humility, and cautiousness

Question 6

Explain the four aspects of authenticity.

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 7

Our "deep down inside" feelings about ourselves are part of our __________ self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  implicit 
A)  explicit 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  extrinsic 
D)  implicit

Question 8

What is the difference between implicit and explicit self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implicit self-esteem you are not necessarily aware of having; explicit self-esteem you are aware of having. 
B)  Implicit self-esteem you are aware of having; explicit self-esteem you are not aware of having. 
C)  Implicit self-esteem you are born with; explicit self-esteem you build over time. 
D)  Implicit self-esteem you build over time; explicit self-esteem you are born with. 
A)  Implicit self-esteem you are not necessarily aware of having; explicit self-esteem you are aware of having. 
B)  Implicit self-esteem you are aware of having; explicit self-esteem you are not aware of having. 
C)  Implicit self-esteem you are born with; explicit self-esteem you build over time. 
D)  Implicit self-esteem you build over time; explicit self-esteem you are born with.

Question 9

What does a "donut personality" entail?

Accepted Answer

A)  someone low in implicit self-esteem and high in explicit self-esteem 
B)  someone whose personality makes people feel hollow inside 
C)  someone high in implicit self-esteem and low explicit self-esteem 
D)  someone whose personality traits serve as a precursor to eating disorders 
A)  someone low in implicit self-esteem and high in explicit self-esteem 
B)  someone whose personality makes people feel hollow inside 
C)  someone high in implicit self-esteem and low explicit self-esteem 
D)  someone whose personality traits serve as a precursor to eating disorders

Question 10

The part of William James's "me" that is related to group membership is called the __________ self.

Accepted Answer

A)  maternal 
B)  social 
C)  independent 
D)  material 
A)  maternal 
B)  social 
C)  independent 
D)  material

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jill views herself as caring and compassionate. 
B)  Brady views other people as more successful than he is. 
C)  Antonia conceptualizes the self as being distinct from the body. 
D)  Leonardo believes that Marshall is a greedy person. 
A)  Jill views herself as caring and compassionate. 
B)  Brady views other people as more successful than he is. 
C)  Antonia conceptualizes the self as being distinct from the body. 
D)  Leonardo believes that Marshall is a greedy person.

Question 12

A person's body, clothes, and possessions are part of that person's __________ self.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  abstract 
C)  material 
D)  identity 
A)  social 
B)  abstract 
C)  material 
D)  identity

Question 13

Treating yourself like a good friend is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-kindness 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  narcissism 
D)  mindfulness 
A)  self-kindness 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  narcissism 
D)  mindfulness

Question 14

Self-regulation refers to the process of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  guiding and directing oneself toward a desired state 
B)  being aware of one's thoughts and feelings without being attached to them 
C)  becoming the person one thinks he or she should be 
D)  becoming the person one wants to be 
A)  guiding and directing oneself toward a desired state 
B)  being aware of one's thoughts and feelings without being attached to them 
C)  becoming the person one thinks he or she should be 
D)  becoming the person one wants to be

Question 15

Define self-compassion, identify its components, and explain why it is important.

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 16

What is the difference between our ought selves and our ideal selves?

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 17

Which of the following has a strong correlation with low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  loneliness 
B)  extraversion 
C)  high self-control 
D)  crying 
A)  loneliness 
B)  extraversion 
C)  high self-control 
D)  crying

Question 18

When Sarah is out with her friends she sees herself as loud and the center of attention, but when she is around her grandparents, she sees herself as far more quiet and respectful. This is an example of the __________ self.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  material 
C)  true 
D)  spiritual 
A)  social 
B)  material 
C)  true 
D)  spiritual

Question 19

Which theorist coined the phrase looking-glass self when considering how the self-concept develops?

Accepted Answer

A)  George Herbert Mead 
B)  William James 
C)  Charles Horton Cooley 
D)  James Mark Baldwin 
A)  George Herbert Mead 
B)  William James 
C)  Charles Horton Cooley 
D)  James Mark Baldwin

Question 20

What is the best way to increase your self-control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work at it, incrementally, over time. 
B)  Try to gain it all at once with an all or nothing approach. 
C)  Try as hard as you can to fundamentally change your personality. 
D)  Take an easygoing approach and let the self-control come as it may. 
A)  Work at it, incrementally, over time. 
B)  Try to gain it all at once with an all or nothing approach. 
C)  Try as hard as you can to fundamentally change your personality. 
D)  Take an easygoing approach and let the self-control come as it may.

Which theory is a model linking the distance between the actual self and the ought and ideal selves to emotion?

According to the theory about self-control discussed in the text, __________.

Sheila's soccer coach repeatedly tells her that if she "believes in herself anything is possible." Sheila's coach is engaging in __________.

The structured practice of becoming aware of your thoughts and bodily sensations is the basis of __________.

Authenticity of the self has four related components. What are they?

Explain the four aspects of authenticity.

Our "deep down inside" feelings about ourselves are part of our __________ self-esteem.

What is the difference between implicit and explicit self-esteem?

What does a "donut personality" entail?

The part of William James's "me" that is related to group membership is called the __________ self.

Which of the following is an example of a self-concept?

A person's body, clothes, and possessions are part of that person's __________ self.

Treating yourself like a good friend is called __________.

Self-regulation refers to the process of __________.

Define self-compassion, identify its components, and explain why it is important.

What is the difference between our ought selves and our ideal selves?

Which of the following has a strong correlation with low self-esteem?

When Sarah is out with her friends she sees herself as loud and the center of attention, but when she is around her grandparents, she sees herself as far more quiet and respectful. This is an example of the __________ self.

Which theorist coined the phrase looking-glass self when considering how the self-concept develops?

What is the best way to increase your self-control?

Understanding Yourself and Others

Assessment and Methods

The Big Five Personality Traits

Biological Underpinnings of Personality

Psychodynamic Approaches

Motivation

How Learning Shapes Behavior

Personality Across the Lifespan

Gender and Personality

Culture and Personality

Personality in the Workplace

Personality and Relationships

Personality and Mental Health

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Exam 5: Self-Concept and Self-Processes

Which theory is a model linking the distance between the actual self and the ought and ideal selves to emotion?

According to the theory about self-control discussed in the text, __________.

Sheila's soccer coach repeatedly tells her that if she "believes in herself anything is possible." Sheila's coach is engaging in __________.

The structured practice of becoming aware of your thoughts and bodily sensations is the basis of __________.

Authenticity of the self has four related components. What are they?

Explain the four aspects of authenticity.

Our "deep down inside" feelings about ourselves are part of our __________ self-esteem.

What is the difference between implicit and explicit self-esteem?

What does a "donut personality" entail?

The part of William James's "me" that is related to group membership is called the __________ self.

Which of the following is an example of a self-concept?

A person's body, clothes, and possessions are part of that person's __________ self.

Treating yourself like a good friend is called __________.

Self-regulation refers to the process of __________.

Define self-compassion, identify its components, and explain why it is important.

What is the difference between our ought selves and our ideal selves?

Which of the following has a strong correlation with low self-esteem?

When Sarah is out with her friends she sees herself as loud and the center of attention, but when she is around her grandparents, she sees herself as far more quiet and respectful. This is an example of the __________ self.

Which theorist coined the phrase looking-glass self when considering how the self-concept develops?

What is the best way to increase your self-control?

Understanding Yourself and Others

Assessment and Methods

The Big Five Personality Traits

Biological Underpinnings of Personality

Psychodynamic Approaches

Motivation

How Learning Shapes Behavior

Personality Across the Lifespan

Gender and Personality

Culture and Personality

Personality in the Workplace

Personality and Relationships

Personality and Mental Health

Personality and Physical Health

Filters