Exam 3: The Self

When social psychologists use the term "narcissism", they are referring to ____.

As discussed in the text, Chinese officials successfully "brainwashed" American prisoners during the Korean War, such that the prisoners' self-concepts and identities were changed. The authors note that one of the main reasons the Chinese were successful was that they ____.

Humans appear to be the only animals that can take on multiple social roles across their lives.

Since self-handicapping allows people to easily engage in ____, it helps them to maintain and enhance positive self-concepts.

Research suggests that our memory for personal events (e.g., very important moments in our lives as well as day-to-day events) ____.

In addition to gaining social acceptance, a second goal of self-presentation is to ____.

Self-presentation is best defined as any behavior that is ____ intended to make ____ impression on others.

Research suggests that ____ may be more pronounced in individualistic cultures than in collectivistic cultures.

Nisbett and Wilson's (1977) research was an attack on what concept?

Given the research on positive illusions, which of the following is probably FALSE?

In cultures that emphasize ____, wedding ceremonies and their legal or religious value are seen as very important; the psychological meaning of weddings and the feelings of the spouses are of secondary importance.

Jake grew up in a really religious home, but when he is at college he never goes to church. He considers how rarely he goes to church without his family, and decides that religion must not be very important to him. Jake's experience is best explained by social comparison theory.

According to the text, ____ is/are the most important ingredient(s) for facilitating self-concept change.

Research suggests that most people have "positive illusions." Explain what positive illusions are, identify the general function of positive illusions, and identify the three different types of positive illusions that people have. Then give an example of each type of positive illusion.

Whereas people with high self-esteem are likely to think "I am great," people with low self-esteem are likely to think ____.

Tony is debating between buying a Volvo S40, a Saab 9-3, and a Honda Accord. What part of his self is he relying upon?

Which of the following is the best example of self-handicapping?

The self-reference effect refers to the tendency for people ____.

The term "looking-glass self" was coined to refer to the idea that ____.

Describe the three main jobs of the self.