Question 1

Sheila is a narcissist, so she is likely to have a __________ view of herself.

Accepted Answer

A)  grandiose 
B)  modest 
C)  hateful 
D)  spiritual 
A)  grandiose 
B)  modest 
C)  hateful 
D)  spiritual

Question 2

Are narcissists more beautiful, more successful, and smarter than everyone else?

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 3

Which term refers to recognizing that other people will make mistakes, just like you will?

Accepted Answer

A)  common humanity 
B)  self-forgiveness 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  self-compassion 
A)  common humanity 
B)  self-forgiveness 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  self-compassion

Question 4

Willie likes to tell his teenage sons that "making mistakes makes the man." What aspect of self-compassion is he articulating?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-forgiveness 
B)  common humanity 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  self-esteem 
A)  self-forgiveness 
B)  common humanity 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  self-esteem

Question 5

Self-control, according to the text, is very much like a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle 
B)  computer 
C)  alter ego 
D)  prison 
A)  muscle 
B)  computer 
C)  alter ego 
D)  prison

Question 6

Maurice's boss and coworkers see him as a dependable and hard-working young adult. They think of him as dedicated and focused. On the weekends, Maurice likes to go to blackened screamo and crust punk concerts and gets boisterous when bands like Antisect or No Omega take the stage. How does William James's concept of the social self explain the differences we see in Maurice?

Accepted Answer

William James's conception of the social

Question 7

A person's moral center is called her or his __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem 
B)  true self 
C)  spiritual self 
D)  self-concept 
A)  self-esteem 
B)  true self 
C)  spiritual self 
D)  self-concept

Question 8

What are the three components of self-compassion?

Accepted Answer

The three components

Question 9

Duke has a tendency to take credit when his team wins, but blame his teammates when the team loses. Duke's behavior is best explained as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-gratification 
C)  objective analysis 
D)  self-monitoring 
A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-gratification 
C)  objective analysis 
D)  self-monitoring

Question 10

Being kind to yourself is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-kindness 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  self-kindness 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  self-awareness 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 11

Self-esteem is about liking yourself, whereas __________ is about being kind to yourself.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  self-compassion 
A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  self-compassion

Question 12

Which of the following is a critical component to having high self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining strong relationships 
B)  putting other people down 
C)  having high power motive 
D)  earning a lot of money 
A)  maintaining strong relationships 
B)  putting other people down 
C)  having high power motive 
D)  earning a lot of money

Question 13

What is the relationship between self-efficacy and performance?

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 14

Which term refers to the belief that you can be effective and successful at working toward a goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-appraisal 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-evaluation 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  self-appraisal 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-evaluation 
D)  self-actualization

Question 15

What type of narcissism is characterized by high neuroticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  grandiose narcissism 
B)  vulnerable narcissism 
C)  aggressive narcissism 
D)  egocentric narcissism 
A)  grandiose narcissism 
B)  vulnerable narcissism 
C)  aggressive narcissism 
D)  egocentric narcissism

Question 16

How many parts did William James divide the "me" into?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 17

Terry is at a formal dinner party and is trying to blend in with the others, so she watches how other women carry themselves and she tries to do the same. Terry has a high level of the trait __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-monitoring 
B)  spiritual self 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  true self 
A)  self-monitoring 
B)  spiritual self 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  true self

Question 18

Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by __________ extraversion and __________ neuroticism.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; low 
B)  low; high 
C)  high; low 
D)  high; high 
A)  low; low 
B)  low; high 
C)  high; low 
D)  high; high

Question 19

Victor sees himself as a humble, hardworking person who tries to make the world a better place. What two aspects of self are at work here with Victor "seeing" himself?

Accepted Answer

A)  the "I" and the "me" 
B)  the "material self" and the "true self" 
C)  the "id" and the "ego" 
D)  the "ideal" and the "real" 
A)  the "I" and the "me" 
B)  the "material self" and the "true self" 
C)  the "id" and the "ego" 
D)  the "ideal" and the "real"

Question 20

Sara has an undeservedly high opinion of herself. She is brash and assertive, and virtually everyone she meets thinks of her as conceited. What type of narcissism does Sara have?

Accepted Answer

A)  grandiose narcissism 
B)  vulnerable narcissism 
C)  aggressive narcissism 
D)  egocentric narcissism 
A)  grandiose narcissism 
B)  vulnerable narcissism 
C)  aggressive narcissism 
D)  egocentric narcissism

Sheila is a narcissist, so she is likely to have a __________ view of herself.

Are narcissists more beautiful, more successful, and smarter than everyone else?

Which term refers to recognizing that other people will make mistakes, just like you will?

Willie likes to tell his teenage sons that "making mistakes makes the man." What aspect of self-compassion is he articulating?

Self-control, according to the text, is very much like a(n) __________.

A person's moral center is called her or his __________.

What are the three components of self-compassion?

Duke has a tendency to take credit when his team wins, but blame his teammates when the team loses. Duke's behavior is best explained as __________.

Being kind to yourself is called __________.

Self-esteem is about liking yourself, whereas __________ is about being kind to yourself.

Which of the following is a critical component to having high self-esteem?

What is the relationship between self-efficacy and performance?

Which term refers to the belief that you can be effective and successful at working toward a goal?

What type of narcissism is characterized by high neuroticism?

How many parts did William James divide the "me" into?

Terry is at a formal dinner party and is trying to blend in with the others, so she watches how other women carry themselves and she tries to do the same. Terry has a high level of the trait __________.

Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by extraversion and neuroticism.

Victor sees himself as a humble, hardworking person who tries to make the world a better place. What two aspects of self are at work here with Victor "seeing" himself?

Sara has an undeservedly high opinion of herself. She is brash and assertive, and virtually everyone she meets thinks of her as conceited. What type of narcissism does Sara have?

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Sheila is a narcissist, so she is likely to have a __________ view of herself.

Are narcissists more beautiful, more successful, and smarter than everyone else?

Which term refers to recognizing that other people will make mistakes, just like you will?

Willie likes to tell his teenage sons that "making mistakes makes the man." What aspect of self-compassion is he articulating?

Self-control, according to the text, is very much like a(n) __________.

A person's moral center is called her or his __________.

What are the three components of self-compassion?

Duke has a tendency to take credit when his team wins, but blame his teammates when the team loses. Duke's behavior is best explained as __________.

Being kind to yourself is called __________.

Self-esteem is about liking yourself, whereas __________ is about being kind to yourself.

Which of the following is a critical component to having high self-esteem?

What is the relationship between self-efficacy and performance?

Which term refers to the belief that you can be effective and successful at working toward a goal?

What type of narcissism is characterized by high neuroticism?

How many parts did William James divide the "me" into?

Terry is at a formal dinner party and is trying to blend in with the others, so she watches how other women carry themselves and she tries to do the same. Terry has a high level of the trait __________.

Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by __________ extraversion and __________ neuroticism.

Victor sees himself as a humble, hardworking person who tries to make the world a better place. What two aspects of self are at work here with Victor "seeing" himself?

Sara has an undeservedly high opinion of herself. She is brash and assertive, and virtually everyone she meets thinks of her as conceited. What type of narcissism does Sara have?

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

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Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by extraversion and neuroticism.