Question 1

A researchers who wanted to specifically research the concepts of self-enhancement, self-verification, and self-assessment would be studying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illusions of self-control 
B)  Self-motives 
C)  Self-serving biases 
D)  Egocentric strategies 
A)  Illusions of self-control 
B)  Self-motives 
C)  Self-serving biases 
D)  Egocentric strategies

Question 2

With reference to self-concept, which of the following is NOT correct? People:

Accepted Answer

A)  with a highly fragmented self, e.g., through amnesia, can have trouble in functioning effectively. 
B)  need a degree of self-conceptual integration and coherence. 
C)  use a variety of strategies to construct a coherent sense of self. 
D)  None of the above is incorrect 
A)  with a highly fragmented self, e.g., through amnesia, can have trouble in functioning effectively. 
B)  need a degree of self-conceptual integration and coherence. 
C)  use a variety of strategies to construct a coherent sense of self. 
D)  None of the above is incorrect

Question 3

If a society of people traded symbols through words and non-verbal cues, they would be categorised as using:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fechnerian psychophysics. 
B)  symbolic interactionism. 
C)  homo symbolicus. 
D)  operant behaviourism. 
A)  Fechnerian psychophysics. 
B)  symbolic interactionism. 
C)  homo symbolicus. 
D)  operant behaviourism.

Question 4

Tamera is trying to get her friends to regard her as a morally respectable individual. This behavioural goal is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  exemplification. 
B)  ingratiation. 
C)  intimidation. 
D)  supplication. 
A)  exemplification. 
B)  ingratiation. 
C)  intimidation. 
D)  supplication.

Question 5

When compared with people with high trait self-esteem, those with low trait self-esteem:

Accepted Answer

A)  have more complex selves. 
B)  come from rural areas. 
C)  show confusion in their self-concept. 
D)  are usually younger. 
A)  have more complex selves. 
B)  come from rural areas. 
C)  show confusion in their self-concept. 
D)  are usually younger.

Question 6

Historical evidence indicates that in medieval society one's identity:

Accepted Answer

A)  was determined by the social order. 
B)  did not exist. 
C)  was under the control of an absolute monarchy. 
D)  fluctuated cyclically from time to time. 
A)  was determined by the social order. 
B)  did not exist. 
C)  was under the control of an absolute monarchy. 
D)  fluctuated cyclically from time to time.

Question 7

Which of the strategies below is NOT associated with the psychology of impression management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic self-presentation 
B)  Expressive self-presentation 
C)  Impressive self-description 
D)  Self-monitoring 
A)  Strategic self-presentation 
B)  Expressive self-presentation 
C)  Impressive self-description 
D)  Self-monitoring

Question 8

Ulrike from Austria meets Manuel from Ecuador. She can't wait to go on a date with him-he will be a wonderful Salsa dancer, romantic, and eat exotic food. He is very excited-she will be an incredible skier, drink schnapps, and listen to Mozart's music. Their great expectations are based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  astrology. 
B)  self-categorisation. 
C)  prototypes. 
D)  wishful thinking. 
A)  astrology. 
B)  self-categorisation. 
C)  prototypes. 
D)  wishful thinking.

Question 9

According to Festinger, when people have no objective measure from which to learn about themselves, they learn about themselves by:

Accepted Answer

A)  comparing themselves with others. 
B)  putting their past behind them. 
C)  playing up their strengths rather than their weaknesses. 
D)  ignoring the comments of others and looking to the future. 
A)  comparing themselves with others. 
B)  putting their past behind them. 
C)  playing up their strengths rather than their weaknesses. 
D)  ignoring the comments of others and looking to the future.

Question 10

What did Baumeister, Smart and Boden (1996) find about the relation between self-esteem and violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Violence was associated with high self-esteem 
B)  Violence and self-esteem were not related 
C)  Violence was associated with low self-esteem 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Violence was associated with high self-esteem 
B)  Violence and self-esteem were not related 
C)  Violence was associated with low self-esteem 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

According to self-discrepancy theory, 'self-guides':

Accepted Answer

A)  can represent both the ideal self as well as the 'ought' self. 
B)  refer to prevention goals that people strive to avoid. 
C)  are associated with promotional goals that people strive for. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  can represent both the ideal self as well as the 'ought' self. 
B)  refer to prevention goals that people strive to avoid. 
C)  are associated with promotional goals that people strive for. 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The expression the 'looking-glass self' refers to a concept of self that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  learned through observation. 
B)  narcissistic. 
C)  developed through introspection. 
D)  based on our idea of the way others see us. 
A)  learned through observation. 
B)  narcissistic. 
C)  developed through introspection. 
D)  based on our idea of the way others see us.

Question 13

Why are self-schemas that are more integrated, rather than rigidly compartmentalised, preferable?

Accepted Answer

A)  If some self-schemas are very negative and some are very positive, events may cause extreme mood swings according to whether a positive or negative self-schema is primed 
B)  With integrated self-schemas, context effects on mood will be more extreme 
C)  Compartmentalised self-schemas lead to greater context effects on mood 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  If some self-schemas are very negative and some are very positive, events may cause extreme mood swings according to whether a positive or negative self-schema is primed 
B)  With integrated self-schemas, context effects on mood will be more extreme 
C)  Compartmentalised self-schemas lead to greater context effects on mood 
D)  Both A and C

Question 14

Manipulating others to have a good impression of you by name-dropping is:

Accepted Answer

A)  accounted for by self-enhancement theory. 
B)  referred to as BIRGing. 
C)  how 'impression management' is defined. 
D)  a feature of social comparison theory. 
A)  accounted for by self-enhancement theory. 
B)  referred to as BIRGing. 
C)  how 'impression management' is defined. 
D)  a feature of social comparison theory.

Question 15

According to self-discrepancy theory, there are three kinds of:

Accepted Answer

A)  actual-schemas. 
B)  ought-schemas. 
C)  self-schemas. 
D)  ideal-schemas. 
A)  actual-schemas. 
B)  ought-schemas. 
C)  self-schemas. 
D)  ideal-schemas.

Question 16

________ groups are very creative at avoiding negative self-esteem consequences of their group memberships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Introverted 
B)  Stigmatised 
C)  Cohesive 
D)  Dissonant 
A)  Introverted 
B)  Stigmatised 
C)  Cohesive 
D)  Dissonant

Question 17

A researcher who wants to study social identity theory would NOT be interested in studying which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice and stereotyping 
B)  Intergroup relations 
C)  Social categorisation and social comparison 
D)  Groupthink 
A)  Prejudice and stereotyping 
B)  Intergroup relations 
C)  Social categorisation and social comparison 
D)  Groupthink

Question 18

Leary and colleagues suggest that people pursue self-esteem because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it helps us succeed in our careers, which define who we are. 
B)  we are fearful of our inevitable mortality. 
C)  there are associated health risks if we don't. 
D)  it is a good indication of our social acceptance and belonging. 
A)  it helps us succeed in our careers, which define who we are. 
B)  we are fearful of our inevitable mortality. 
C)  there are associated health risks if we don't. 
D)  it is a good indication of our social acceptance and belonging.

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the factors that enable human beings to construct and nurture a limitless more or less truthful notion of the self and identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Internet and social media 
B)  Reflexive thought 
C)  Cognitive constructs 
D)  Thought and behaviour 
A)  The Internet and social media 
B)  Reflexive thought 
C)  Cognitive constructs 
D)  Thought and behaviour

Question 20

BIRGing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of name-dropping to get others to think well of you. 
B)  saying what you think-a kind of psychological burping. 
C)  an acronym for Bringing in Research Grants. 
D)  a key part of the GRIT method of conflict resolution. 
A)  the use of name-dropping to get others to think well of you. 
B)  saying what you think-a kind of psychological burping. 
C)  an acronym for Bringing in Research Grants. 
D)  a key part of the GRIT method of conflict resolution.

A researchers who wanted to specifically research the concepts of self-enhancement, self-verification, and self-assessment would be studying?

With reference to self-concept, which of the following is NOT correct? People:

If a society of people traded symbols through words and non-verbal cues, they would be categorised as using:

Tamera is trying to get her friends to regard her as a morally respectable individual. This behavioural goal is referred to as:

When compared with people with high trait self-esteem, those with low trait self-esteem:

Historical evidence indicates that in medieval society one's identity:

Which of the strategies below is NOT associated with the psychology of impression management?

Ulrike from Austria meets Manuel from Ecuador. She can't wait to go on a date with him-he will be a wonderful Salsa dancer, romantic, and eat exotic food. He is very excited-she will be an incredible skier, drink schnapps, and listen to Mozart's music. Their great expectations are based on:

According to Festinger, when people have no objective measure from which to learn about themselves, they learn about themselves by:

What did Baumeister, Smart and Boden (1996) find about the relation between self-esteem and violence?

According to self-discrepancy theory, 'self-guides':

The expression the 'looking-glass self' refers to a concept of self that is:

Why are self-schemas that are more integrated, rather than rigidly compartmentalised, preferable?

Manipulating others to have a good impression of you by name-dropping is:

According to self-discrepancy theory, there are three kinds of:

________ groups are very creative at avoiding negative self-esteem consequences of their group memberships.

A researcher who wants to study social identity theory would NOT be interested in studying which of the following?

Leary and colleagues suggest that people pursue self-esteem because:

Which of the following is not one of the factors that enable human beings to construct and nurture a limitless more or less truthful notion of the self and identity?

BIRGing is:

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Cognition and Social Thinking

Attribution and Social Explanation

Attitudes

Persuasion and Attitude Change

Social Influence

People in Groups

Leadership and Group Decision Making

Prejudice and Discrimination

Intergroup Behaviour

Aggression

Prosocial Behaviour

Attraction and Close Relationships

Language and Communication

Culture

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Exam 4: Self and Identity

A researchers who wanted to specifically research the concepts of self-enhancement, self-verification, and self-assessment would be studying?

With reference to self-concept, which of the following is NOT correct? People:

If a society of people traded symbols through words and non-verbal cues, they would be categorised as using:

Tamera is trying to get her friends to regard her as a morally respectable individual. This behavioural goal is referred to as:

When compared with people with high trait self-esteem, those with low trait self-esteem:

Historical evidence indicates that in medieval society one's identity:

Which of the strategies below is NOT associated with the psychology of impression management?

Ulrike from Austria meets Manuel from Ecuador. She can't wait to go on a date with him-he will be a wonderful Salsa dancer, romantic, and eat exotic food. He is very excited-she will be an incredible skier, drink schnapps, and listen to Mozart's music. Their great expectations are based on:

According to Festinger, when people have no objective measure from which to learn about themselves, they learn about themselves by:

What did Baumeister, Smart and Boden (1996) find about the relation between self-esteem and violence?

According to self-discrepancy theory, 'self-guides':

The expression the 'looking-glass self' refers to a concept of self that is:

Why are self-schemas that are more integrated, rather than rigidly compartmentalised, preferable?

Manipulating others to have a good impression of you by name-dropping is:

According to self-discrepancy theory, there are three kinds of:

________ groups are very creative at avoiding negative self-esteem consequences of their group memberships.

A researcher who wants to study social identity theory would NOT be interested in studying which of the following?

Leary and colleagues suggest that people pursue self-esteem because:

Which of the following is not one of the factors that enable human beings to construct and nurture a limitless more or less truthful notion of the self and identity?

BIRGing is:

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Cognition and Social Thinking

Attribution and Social Explanation

Attitudes

Persuasion and Attitude Change

Social Influence

People in Groups

Leadership and Group Decision Making

Prejudice and Discrimination

Intergroup Behaviour

Aggression

Prosocial Behaviour

Attraction and Close Relationships

Language and Communication

Culture

Filters