Question 1

Jackie's description of himself involves connectedness to social groups (i.e., brother, member of the football team, etc.). He is probably from a _______ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic 
B)  collectivistic 
C)  high power distance 
D)  low power distance 
A)  individualistic 
B)  collectivistic 
C)  high power distance 
D)  low power distance B

Question 2

During the self-verification process, the self-concept acts as a __________________ by putting a positive spin on information.

Accepted Answer

A)  judge 
B)  cheerleader 
C)  partner 
D)  guardian 
A)  judge 
B)  cheerleader 
C)  partner 
D)  guardian B

Question 3

According to Lee (2014), the more people uses Facebook, the more they engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  self-comparison. 
B)  self-preservation. 
C)  self-protection. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  self-comparison. 
B)  self-preservation. 
C)  self-protection. 
D)  self-efficacy. A

Question 4

The ________________ is/are characterized by a sense of inner harmony, usually a result of a sense of living in a manner consistent with one's ideal self.

Accepted Answer

A)  Age of Mastery 
B)  Flaming Fifties 
C)  Serene Sixties 
D)  Sage Seventies 
A)  Age of Mastery 
B)  Flaming Fifties 
C)  Serene Sixties 
D)  Sage Seventies

Question 5

Typically, the strongest and most lasting relationships have __________ in the Johari Window.

Accepted Answer

A)  small open areas 
B)  large hidden areas 
C)  large open areas 
D)  large unknown areas 
A)  small open areas 
B)  large hidden areas 
C)  large open areas 
D)  large unknown areas

Question 6

Aidan wants to be a competitive swimmer, so he asks his coach, "What can I do to be the best?" This question is most typical of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-verification. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-verification.

Question 7

Chantal has been dating Eric for a year despite her parents' and friends' disapproval. She knows he is verbally abusive, but also thinks he truly loves her. She often asks herself, "Do I deserve better?" and "How valuable am I?" This last question is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-loathing. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-loathing.

Question 8

________ involves evaluating yourself based on how you think you compare to others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-concept 
B)  Self-verification 
C)  Social comparison 
D)  Social efficacy 
A)  Self-concept 
B)  Self-verification 
C)  Social comparison 
D)  Social efficacy

Question 9

Aisha has been spending time reflecting on her life so far. This reflection has included examining her goals, values, and identity. According to Sheehy, Aisha is in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Tryout Twenties. 
B)  Turbulent Thirties. 
C)  Flourishing Forties. 
D)  Middlescence. 
A)  Tryout Twenties. 
B)  Turbulent Thirties. 
C)  Flourishing Forties. 
D)  Middlescence.

Question 10

According to Wu (2009), individualists and collectivists do not differ in their levels of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-verification. 
B)  self-enhancement. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-concept. 
A)  self-verification. 
B)  self-enhancement. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-concept.

Question 11

Erikson's first stage of adult development, ____________________, involves establishing and maintaining close relationship with a life partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity vs. role confusion 
B)  intimacy vs. isolation 
C)  trust vs. mistrust 
D)  generativity vs. stagnation 
A)  identity vs. role confusion 
B)  intimacy vs. isolation 
C)  trust vs. mistrust 
D)  generativity vs. stagnation

Question 12

Comparing ourselves to impossibly high standards can lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  higher self-esteem. 
B)  improved self-efficacy. 
C)  inaccurate perceptions of failure. 
D)  improved social relations. 
A)  higher self-esteem. 
B)  improved self-efficacy. 
C)  inaccurate perceptions of failure. 
D)  improved social relations.

Question 13

Penelope likes to think of herself as an honest and loyal person. When she tells lies to her friends and family, she justifies it by telling herself that she does it to avoid hurting their feelings. In order to maintain her self-concept, Penelope has to ____________________ the fact that she lies.

Accepted Answer

A)  verify 
B)  enhance 
C)  avoid 
D)  translate 
A)  verify 
B)  enhance 
C)  avoid 
D)  translate

Question 14

_______ is the type of self-esteem that fluctuates.

Accepted Answer

A)  State 
B)  Trait 
C)  Stable 
D)  Personal 
A)  State 
B)  Trait 
C)  Stable 
D)  Personal

Question 15

In the Johari Window, the part of yourself that is hidden from you and from others is the _______ area.

Accepted Answer

A)  open 
B)  hidden 
C)  blind 
D)  unknown 
A)  open 
B)  hidden 
C)  blind 
D)  unknown

Question 16

Ron has given up on his dream to be a famous baseball player and has begun fulfilling the qualifications to be an accountant at his father's firm. According to Sheehy, recognizing the benefits of middle age can only occur when participants come to terms with the __________of their First Adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  little death 
B)  birth 
C)  midlife transition 
D)  stagnant choice 
A)  little death 
B)  birth 
C)  midlife transition 
D)  stagnant choice

Question 17

Catherine is a high-powered attorney working at a prestigious law firm and a mother of two small children. She recently came to the conclusion that she will not fulfill her dream of partner by age 40. According to Sheehy, giving up this dream is also known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  meaning crisis. 
B)  shift from competing to connecting. 
C)  midlife transition. 
D)  stagnant choice. 
A)  meaning crisis. 
B)  shift from competing to connecting. 
C)  midlife transition. 
D)  stagnant choice.

Question 18

For ________, the path to self-esteem involves personal achievement.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualists 
B)  collectivists 
C)  men 
D)  women 
A)  individualists 
B)  collectivists 
C)  men 
D)  women

Question 19

The best way to determine the success of your self-monitoring ability is to examine __________ and consider the effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  others' abilities to self-monitor. 
B)  the context and determine whether you should self-monitor. 
C)  your own self-monitoring. 
D)  your parents' self-monitoring. 
A)  others' abilities to self-monitor. 
B)  the context and determine whether you should self-monitor. 
C)  your own self-monitoring. 
D)  your parents' self-monitoring.

Question 20

Development of self-knowledge relies on continually

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining our self-concept even if it isn't accurate. 
B)  examining the accuracy of our self-concept. 
C)  considering all information from our self-concept, including inaccurate or outdated characteristics. 
D)  avoiding new information so that our self-concept remains stable. 
A)  maintaining our self-concept even if it isn't accurate. 
B)  examining the accuracy of our self-concept. 
C)  considering all information from our self-concept, including inaccurate or outdated characteristics. 
D)  avoiding new information so that our self-concept remains stable.

Jackie's description of himself involves connectedness to social groups (i.e., brother, member of the football team, etc.). He is probably from a _______ culture.

During the self-verification process, the self-concept acts as a __________________ by putting a positive spin on information.

According to Lee (2014), the more people uses Facebook, the more they engage in

The ________________ is/are characterized by a sense of inner harmony, usually a result of a sense of living in a manner consistent with one's ideal self.

Typically, the strongest and most lasting relationships have __________ in the Johari Window.

Aidan wants to be a competitive swimmer, so he asks his coach, "What can I do to be the best?" This question is most typical of

Chantal has been dating Eric for a year despite her parents' and friends' disapproval. She knows he is verbally abusive, but also thinks he truly loves her. She often asks herself, "Do I deserve better?" and "How valuable am I?" This last question is an example of

________ involves evaluating yourself based on how you think you compare to others.

Aisha has been spending time reflecting on her life so far. This reflection has included examining her goals, values, and identity. According to Sheehy, Aisha is in the

According to Wu (2009), individualists and collectivists do not differ in their levels of

Erikson's first stage of adult development, ____________________, involves establishing and maintaining close relationship with a life partner.

Comparing ourselves to impossibly high standards can lead to

Penelope likes to think of herself as an honest and loyal person. When she tells lies to her friends and family, she justifies it by telling herself that she does it to avoid hurting their feelings. In order to maintain her self-concept, Penelope has to ____________________ the fact that she lies.

_______ is the type of self-esteem that fluctuates.

In the Johari Window, the part of yourself that is hidden from you and from others is the _______ area.

Ron has given up on his dream to be a famous baseball player and has begun fulfilling the qualifications to be an accountant at his father's firm. According to Sheehy, recognizing the benefits of middle age can only occur when participants come to terms with the __________of their First Adulthood.

Catherine is a high-powered attorney working at a prestigious law firm and a mother of two small children. She recently came to the conclusion that she will not fulfill her dream of partner by age 40. According to Sheehy, giving up this dream is also known as a

For ________, the path to self-esteem involves personal achievement.

The best way to determine the success of your self-monitoring ability is to examine __________ and consider the effectiveness.

Development of self-knowledge relies on continually

Foundations of Human Relations

How Personality Influences Human Relations

Emotions, Stress, and Human Relations

The Role of Perception in Human Relations

Social Influence in Our Relations With Others

Prejudice: Foundations, Causes, Effects, and Remedies

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Key Concepts in Intimate Relationships

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Exam 2: The Self in Human Relations

Jackie's description of himself involves connectedness to social groups (i.e., brother, member of the football team, etc.). He is probably from a _______ culture.

During the self-verification process, the self-concept acts as a __________________ by putting a positive spin on information.

According to Lee (2014), the more people uses Facebook, the more they engage in

The ________________ is/are characterized by a sense of inner harmony, usually a result of a sense of living in a manner consistent with one's ideal self.

Typically, the strongest and most lasting relationships have __________ in the Johari Window.

Aidan wants to be a competitive swimmer, so he asks his coach, "What can I do to be the best?" This question is most typical of

Chantal has been dating Eric for a year despite her parents' and friends' disapproval. She knows he is verbally abusive, but also thinks he truly loves her. She often asks herself, "Do I deserve better?" and "How valuable am I?" This last question is an example of

________ involves evaluating yourself based on how you think you compare to others.

Aisha has been spending time reflecting on her life so far. This reflection has included examining her goals, values, and identity. According to Sheehy, Aisha is in the

According to Wu (2009), individualists and collectivists do not differ in their levels of

Erikson's first stage of adult development, ____________________, involves establishing and maintaining close relationship with a life partner.

Comparing ourselves to impossibly high standards can lead to

Penelope likes to think of herself as an honest and loyal person. When she tells lies to her friends and family, she justifies it by telling herself that she does it to avoid hurting their feelings. In order to maintain her self-concept, Penelope has to ____________________ the fact that she lies.

_______ is the type of self-esteem that fluctuates.

In the Johari Window, the part of yourself that is hidden from you and from others is the _______ area.

Ron has given up on his dream to be a famous baseball player and has begun fulfilling the qualifications to be an accountant at his father's firm. According to Sheehy, recognizing the benefits of middle age can only occur when participants come to terms with the __________of their First Adulthood.

Catherine is a high-powered attorney working at a prestigious law firm and a mother of two small children. She recently came to the conclusion that she will not fulfill her dream of partner by age 40. According to Sheehy, giving up this dream is also known as a

For ________, the path to self-esteem involves personal achievement.

The best way to determine the success of your self-monitoring ability is to examine __________ and consider the effectiveness.

Development of self-knowledge relies on continually

Foundations of Human Relations

How Personality Influences Human Relations

Emotions, Stress, and Human Relations

The Role of Perception in Human Relations

Social Influence in Our Relations With Others

Prejudice: Foundations, Causes, Effects, and Remedies

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Key Concepts in Intimate Relationships

Filters