Exam 2: The Self in a Social World

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Baumeister (2003)reported that people who engaged in sexual activity at an early age,teen gang leaders,terrorists,and men in prison for committing violent crimes tend to possess

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Discuss the differences between individualism and collectivism as they relate to Eastern and Western political relations.

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Who is MOST likely to have an independent sense of self?

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Josh wishes to be passionately loved,rich,and muscular.He's afraid of being unemployed and alone.Josh's wishes and fears constitute his

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Studies of "affective forecasting" required participants to predict their future

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One's _____ makes up his/her _____.

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Goel et al.(2010)found that Facebook users were _____ accurate in guessing when they agreed with their friends on political issues and _____ accurate in guessing disagreement.

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Paul commutes to and from work each day.Although he drives by himself he often speeds along in the carpool lane on the highway.When confronted with his behavior he argues "Well,half the drivers in that lane are alone too." Paul's response demonstrates

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When it comes to predicting the intensity and duration of our future emotions,research indicates that most people

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Since our self-concept seems to adjust to our situation,which is most correct?

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After much contemplation,you decide to decline an invitation to a really great party,as you need to study for an exam.Doing well on this exam will help you meet your long-term goal of graduating with a strong grade point average,which will help you obtain a desirable job.You likely have a(n)_______ locus of control.

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After seeing a billboard for the lottery,you imagine a life of the rich and famous for yourself.This future self-schema you imagine is an example of a/an

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Assuming that everyone else is staring at the pimple on your chin is an example of the

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When we accommodate and adjust to personal injuries,romantic breakups,and exam failures,we cope more readily than we would expect.Wilson and Gilbert (2003)referred to this phenomenon as

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How is the spotlight effect related to the illusion of transparency?

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The belief that others are paying more attention to one's appearance and behavior than they actually are is referred to as the _____ effect.

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A person's answer to the question "Who am I?" comprises his or her

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____ are mental templates by which we organize our worlds.

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Which part of the brain seems to be involved in maintaining our sense of self?

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Blaming the tree for getting in your way after you crashed the car is an example of

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