Question 1

Explain the difference between self-esteem and self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem is the overall val

Question 2

Which types of information are weighted more heavily when forming algebraic impressions?

Accepted Answer

Information that is

Question 3

The fundamental attribution error results from attributing others' behaviors to external rather than internal causes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explanations of behavior based on internal and external factors are called (the)

Accepted Answer

A)  impressions. 
B)  actor-observer effect. 
C)  attributions. 
D)  critical self-reflection. 
A)  impressions. 
B)  actor-observer effect. 
C)  attributions. 
D)  critical self-reflection.

Question 5

The word empathy comes from the Greek word meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  "drawing out of." 
B)  "sensing pain." 
C)  "experiencing suffering." 
D)  "feeling into." 
A)  "drawing out of." 
B)  "sensing pain." 
C)  "experiencing suffering." 
D)  "feeling into."

Question 6

Explain, define, and provide an example of the components of self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are our assessments or evaluat

Question 7

The horn effect occurs when you make negative attributions about someone for whom you have already formed a negative Gestalt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the three components of self?

Accepted Answer

Self-aware

Question 9

According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, your self-esteem is highest when

Accepted Answer

A)  your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves. 
B)  your self-concept exceeds your ideal and ought selves. 
C)  there is a great discrepancy between your ideal and ought selves. 
D)  you concentrate on your ideal self rather than your ought self. 
A)  your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves. 
B)  your self-concept exceeds your ideal and ought selves. 
C)  there is a great discrepancy between your ideal and ought selves. 
D)  you concentrate on your ideal self rather than your ought self.

Question 10

Briefly describe the fundamental attribution error.

Accepted Answer

The tendency to attr

Question 11

Culture can include

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  religion. 
D)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  gender. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  religion. 
D)  All of the options are correct.

Question 12

In individualistic cultures, your self and your needs take precedence over the needs and interests of the group or collective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The human tendency to think others' behavior is caused by internal rather than external or environmental causes is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  actor-observer effect. 
D)  horn effect. 
A)  fundamental attribution error. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  actor-observer effect. 
D)  horn effect.

Question 14

Explain the two types of attributions and why they are often inaccurate.

Accepted Answer

Attributions are our way of understandin

Question 15

Mental images of who people are and how you feel about them are called

Accepted Answer

A)  attributions. 
B)  empathy. 
C)  perception. 
D)  impressions. 
A)  attributions. 
B)  empathy. 
C)  perception. 
D)  impressions.

Question 16

What type of message should you avoid when expressing empathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I care." 
B)  "I'm here." 
C)  "I know." 
D)  "I feel terrible." 
A)  "I care." 
B)  "I'm here." 
C)  "I know." 
D)  "I feel terrible."

Question 17

An established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group of people is called

Accepted Answer

A)  perception. 
B)  interpretation. 
C)  culture. 
D)  gender. 
A)  perception. 
B)  interpretation. 
C)  culture. 
D)  gender.

Question 18

The positive self you actively create and present through your communication is called (the)

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  selection. 
D)  face. 
A)  actor-observer effect. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  selection. 
D)  face.

Question 19

The composite of social, psychological, and cultural characteristics that characterize people as male or female is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  stereotyping. 
C)  culture. 
D)  attribution. 
A)  gender. 
B)  stereotyping. 
C)  culture. 
D)  attribution.

Question 20

Forming attributions is the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning meaning and understanding to others' behavior. 
B)  creating mental structures that define characteristics. 
C)  evaluating stimuli that attract your attention. 
D)  engaging in critical self-reflection. 
A)  assigning meaning and understanding to others' behavior. 
B)  creating mental structures that define characteristics. 
C)  evaluating stimuli that attract your attention. 
D)  engaging in critical self-reflection.

Explain the difference between self-esteem and self-concept.

Which types of information are weighted more heavily when forming algebraic impressions?

The fundamental attribution error results from attributing others' behaviors to external rather than internal causes.

Explanations of behavior based on internal and external factors are called (the)

The word empathy comes from the Greek word meaning

Explain, define, and provide an example of the components of self-concept.

The horn effect occurs when you make negative attributions about someone for whom you have already formed a negative Gestalt.

What are the three components of self?

According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, your self-esteem is highest when

Briefly describe the fundamental attribution error.

Culture can include

In individualistic cultures, your self and your needs take precedence over the needs and interests of the group or collective.

The human tendency to think others' behavior is caused by internal rather than external or environmental causes is called the

Explain the two types of attributions and why they are often inaccurate.

Mental images of who people are and how you feel about them are called

What type of message should you avoid when expressing empathy?

An established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group of people is called

The positive self you actively create and present through your communication is called (the)

The composite of social, psychological, and cultural characteristics that characterize people as male or female is called

Forming attributions is the process of

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Explain the difference between self-esteem and self-concept.

Which types of information are weighted more heavily when forming algebraic impressions?

The fundamental attribution error results from attributing others' behaviors to external rather than internal causes.

Explanations of behavior based on internal and external factors are called (the)

The word empathy comes from the Greek word meaning

Explain, define, and provide an example of the components of self-concept.

The horn effect occurs when you make negative attributions about someone for whom you have already formed a negative Gestalt.

What are the three components of self?

According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, your self-esteem is highest when

Briefly describe the fundamental attribution error.

Culture can include

In individualistic cultures, your self and your needs take precedence over the needs and interests of the group or collective.

The human tendency to think others' behavior is caused by internal rather than external or environmental causes is called the

Explain the two types of attributions and why they are often inaccurate.

Mental images of who people are and how you feel about them are called

What type of message should you avoid when expressing empathy?

An established, coherent set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices shared by a large group of people is called

The positive self you actively create and present through your communication is called (the)

The composite of social, psychological, and cultural characteristics that characterize people as male or female is called

Forming attributions is the process of

The Nature and Sources of Law

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Cyberlaw

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

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