Question 1

In the U.S. ,those living in Hawaii and the deep South exhibit more _______ than those living in the Mountain West states.

Accepted Answer

A) individualism 
B) collectivism 
C) self-esteem 
D) self awareness 
A) individualism 
B) collectivism 
C) self-esteem 
D) self awareness

Question 2

Kim was disappointed after she received a 50% on her first psychology exam but knew she hadn't studied much.After studying for weeks for her second test,she was even more disappointed to receive another 50%.When asked if she would study even more for the next test she said,"Why bother? It doesn't matter if I study or not;I still fail." Kim's attitude demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-handicapping. 
C) learned helplessness. 
D) an internal locus of control. 
A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-handicapping. 
C) learned helplessness. 
D) an internal locus of control.

Question 3

Our sense of self-worth is also called our

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Self-esteem is more personal and less relational in what type of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) individualistic 
B) collectivistic 
C) self-centered 
D) other-centered 
A) individualistic 
B) collectivistic 
C) self-centered 
D) other-centered

Question 5

Many people don't quit smoking despite all the negative health information available. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) false consensus. 
B) unrealistic optimism. 
C) positive self-esteem. 
D) self-serving bias. 
A) false consensus. 
B) unrealistic optimism. 
C) positive self-esteem. 
D) self-serving bias.

Question 6

According to the author of the text,no topic in psychology today is more researched than

Accepted Answer

A) relationships. 
B) social judgment. 
C) the self. 
D) social surroundings. 
A) relationships. 
B) social judgment. 
C) the self. 
D) social surroundings.

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) People in individualistic countries persist more when they are succeeding. 
B) For Japanese college students,happiness comes with positive social engagement. 
C) Individualists make comparisons with others to boost their self-esteem. 
D) Collectivists are more likely to make downward social comparisons than individualists. 
A) People in individualistic countries persist more when they are succeeding. 
B) For Japanese college students,happiness comes with positive social engagement. 
C) Individualists make comparisons with others to boost their self-esteem. 
D) Collectivists are more likely to make downward social comparisons than individualists.

Question 8

Researchers reported that both anxiety and depression are ______ correlated with self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) positively 
B) negatively 
C) moderately 
D) slightly 
A) positively 
B) negatively 
C) moderately 
D) slightly

Question 9

Explain the self-serving bias and its effects.

Accepted Answer

The self-serving bias is a cognitive bia

Question 10

Political liberals tend to be economic ????_______ and moral _______.

Accepted Answer

A) individualists;collectivists 
B) collectivists;individualists 
C) progressives;traditionalists 
D) traditionalists;progressives 
A) individualists;collectivists 
B) collectivists;individualists 
C) progressives;traditionalists 
D) traditionalists;progressives

Question 11

Benjamin is able to adopt his behaviors so that he can fit in with any group of people.Benjamin would likely receive a high score on a scale measuring

Accepted Answer

A) self-handicapping. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) false modesty. 
D) self-presentation. 
A) self-handicapping. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) false modesty. 
D) self-presentation.

Question 12

Most people perceive themselves as

Accepted Answer

A) less intelligent than others. 
B) less attractive than others. 
C) much less prejudiced than others. 
D) knowing others better than we know ourselves. 
A) less intelligent than others. 
B) less attractive than others. 
C) much less prejudiced than others. 
D) knowing others better than we know ourselves.

Question 13

Review the evidence that supports the "dark side of high self-esteem."

Accepted Answer

The "dark side of high self-esteem" refe

Question 14

The tendency to perceive oneself favorably is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) the self-deprecating bias. 
D) the self-serving bias. 
A) self-esteem. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) the self-deprecating bias. 
D) the self-serving bias.

Question 15

According to Bushman and colleagues (2011)college students are most likely to prefer

Accepted Answer

A) eating their favorite food. 
B) receiving a paycheck. 
C) engaging in their favorite sexual activity. 
D) receiving a self-esteem boost. 
A) eating their favorite food. 
B) receiving a paycheck. 
C) engaging in their favorite sexual activity. 
D) receiving a self-esteem boost.

Question 16

Our self-concept is fed by our roles,our social identity,our comparisons,and by

Accepted Answer

A) rare stressors,such as a family crisis. 
B) our surrounding culture. 
C) everyday hassles. 
D) genetics. 
A) rare stressors,such as a family crisis. 
B) our surrounding culture. 
C) everyday hassles. 
D) genetics.

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Most psychology research has been conducted by wealthy White Americans. 
B) Most psychology research has used middle-class White American respondents. 
C) Most psychology research has been conducted on children from middle-income families. 
D) Most psychology research has taken cultural differences into consideration. 
A) Most psychology research has been conducted by wealthy White Americans. 
B) Most psychology research has used middle-class White American respondents. 
C) Most psychology research has been conducted on children from middle-income families. 
D) Most psychology research has taken cultural differences into consideration.

Question 18

Researchers reported a _______ correlation between persistence and self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) positive 
B) negative 
C) moderate 
D) zero 
A) positive 
B) negative 
C) moderate 
D) zero

Question 19

Our sense of self is often influenced by how we imagine important people in our lives perceive us.This is referred to as our

Accepted Answer

A) self-role. 
B) looking-glass self. 
C) mirror-self. 
D) social identity. 
A) self-role. 
B) looking-glass self. 
C) mirror-self. 
D) social identity.

Question 20

The fact that we usually attribute more responsibility to our partners than to ourselves when problems arise in a relationship is an example of how

Accepted Answer

A) self-interest colors our social judgment. 
B) social surroundings affect our self-awareness. 
C) self-concerns motivate our social behavior. 
D) social relationships help to define our self. 
A) self-interest colors our social judgment. 
B) social surroundings affect our self-awareness. 
C) self-concerns motivate our social behavior. 
D) social relationships help to define our self.

In the U.S. ,those living in Hawaii and the deep South exhibit more _______ than those living in the Mountain West states.

Our sense of self-worth is also called our

Self-esteem is more personal and less relational in what type of culture?

Many people don't quit smoking despite all the negative health information available. This is an example of

According to the author of the text,no topic in psychology today is more researched than

Which of the following is FALSE?

Researchers reported that both anxiety and depression are ______ correlated with self-efficacy.

Explain the self-serving bias and its effects.

Political liberals tend to be economic ????_ and moral _.

Benjamin is able to adopt his behaviors so that he can fit in with any group of people.Benjamin would likely receive a high score on a scale measuring

Most people perceive themselves as

Review the evidence that supports the "dark side of high self-esteem."

The tendency to perceive oneself favorably is referred to as

According to Bushman and colleagues (2011)college students are most likely to prefer

Our self-concept is fed by our roles,our social identity,our comparisons,and by

Which of the following is true?

Researchers reported a _______ correlation between persistence and self-efficacy.

Our sense of self is often influenced by how we imagine important people in our lives perceive us.This is referred to as our

The fact that we usually attribute more responsibility to our partners than to ourselves when problems arise in a relationship is an example of how

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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Exam 2: The Self in a Social World

In the U.S. ,those living in Hawaii and the deep South exhibit more _______ than those living in the Mountain West states.

Our sense of self-worth is also called our

Self-esteem is more personal and less relational in what type of culture?

Many people don't quit smoking despite all the negative health information available. This is an example of

According to the author of the text,no topic in psychology today is more researched than

Which of the following is FALSE?

Researchers reported that both anxiety and depression are ______ correlated with self-efficacy.

Explain the self-serving bias and its effects.

Political liberals tend to be economic ????_______ and moral _______.

Benjamin is able to adopt his behaviors so that he can fit in with any group of people.Benjamin would likely receive a high score on a scale measuring

Most people perceive themselves as

Review the evidence that supports the "dark side of high self-esteem."

The tendency to perceive oneself favorably is referred to as

According to Bushman and colleagues (2011)college students are most likely to prefer

Our self-concept is fed by our roles,our social identity,our comparisons,and by

Which of the following is true?

Researchers reported a _______ correlation between persistence and self-efficacy.

Our sense of self is often influenced by how we imagine important people in our lives perceive us.This is referred to as our

The fact that we usually attribute more responsibility to our partners than to ourselves when problems arise in a relationship is an example of how

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

Filters

Political liberals tend to be economic ????_ and moral _.