Exam 2: The Impact of Self-Concept

Self-concept has two key components; what are they?

____________ characterize themselves as possessing initiative, control, and ambition; ____________ characterize themselves as sensitive, concerned for others, and considerate.

Young people from this culture are almost twice as likely to fear disappointing their parents as are young people from other cultures.

When communicating online, we try to present ourselves in as positive a light as possible.

The people we interact with frequently see the strengths or weakness we tend to either overlook or underplay.

The extent to which individuals are willing to accept power differentials is called __________________ _________________.

Media messages often distort how we see ourselves, influencing our perception of what is normal and desired behavior.

Goffman's Dramaturgical Approach to Human Interaction explains the role the skillful enacting of impression management plays in group interaction.

Our _____________ is a composite of how we see ourselves, how we wish we saw ourselves, and how we imagine others see us.

Possessing a positive belief in abilities and competence, believing in one's own possibilities, is often referred to as having feelings of self-worth.

We derive our sense of self by communicating face-to-face and by communicating _________________.

Explain how communicating via Facebook or Twitter can have a negative impact on how others perceive you.

By using this method of communication, we create new worlds, alter-ego selves, new identities, and new ways of finding out about ourselves.

The experiences we have during our formative years influence our views of masculinity and femininity, affecting our identities in later years.

Persons from low-power-distance cultures, such as Saudi Arabia and India, perceive power as a fact of life.

Expression management occurs when you exercise control over your behavior in an effort to elicit the desired reaction.

Society values which characteristics more highly-those of males or females?

The thirst for "acceptance" in the media means that we should be beautiful, masculine, and thin (among other traits). What kinds of feelings do individuals experience, then, as a result of these messages?

Which psychologist believes that the self and the self-concept differ from one another in a number of ways?

Those in ____________ cultures value uniqueness and personal identity, while those in ___________________ culture place more emphasis on group goals. A) Idiocentric; individualistic B) Diversified; single C) Collectivistic; individualistic D) Individualistic; collectivistic