Question 1

Explain how self-awareness influences eating behavior.

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness heightens out sense of ou

Question 2

____ have social roles; ____ are the only animals where individuals take on different roles during the course of a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans are the only animals who; humans 
B)  Mammals are the only animals who; humans 
C)  Mammals and some insects; humans and other primates 
D)  Various animals; humans 
A)  Humans are the only animals who; humans 
B)  Mammals are the only animals who; humans 
C)  Mammals and some insects; humans and other primates 
D)  Various animals; humans

Question 3

As discussed in the text, the increase in social mobility in aristocratic times may help explain how the idea of ____ originated.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality 
B)  the inner "true" self 
C)  the work ethic 
D)  narcissism 
A)  personality 
B)  the inner "true" self 
C)  the work ethic 
D)  narcissism

Question 4

In terms of getting along with other people, compared to people with low self-esteem, people with high self-esteem _____. In fact _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  believe they are well-liked, people with high self-esteem are perceived more favorably than people with low self-esteem 
B)  believe they are well-liked, people with high and low self-esteem are perceived about equally favorably 
C)  do not necessarily believe they are well-liked, people with high and low self-esteem are perceived about equally favorably 
D)  do not necessarily believe they are well-liked, people with low self-esteem are perceived more favorably than people with high self-esteem 
A)  believe they are well-liked, people with high self-esteem are perceived more favorably than people with low self-esteem 
B)  believe they are well-liked, people with high and low self-esteem are perceived about equally favorably 
C)  do not necessarily believe they are well-liked, people with high and low self-esteem are perceived about equally favorably 
D)  do not necessarily believe they are well-liked, people with low self-esteem are perceived more favorably than people with high self-esteem

Question 5

How do people learn about themselves? Discuss the different sources of self-knowledge that people have, and how each functions. Are there limits, or weaknesses to these sources of self-knowledge?

Accepted Answer

a.Private self-awareness, and introspect

Question 6

If you compare your grade to the grades your friends in this class got and find out they all did better than you on the last test, you have made a downwards social comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Self-presentation is considered hypocritical by modern social psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to sociologist Ralph Turner, which of the following would be an example of the self in a public role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melissa wonders whether she will fit in with the sales institution where she is interviewing. 
B)  Melissa feels nervous and insecure about interviewing for a sales position since she classifies herself as an introvert. 
C)  Melissa interviews for a job as a salesperson, and tells the interviewer that she is outgoing and ambitious. 
D)  Melissa thinks about her sales interview and is concerned about whether she will perform well as a salesperson if she gets hired for the job. 
A)  Melissa wonders whether she will fit in with the sales institution where she is interviewing. 
B)  Melissa feels nervous and insecure about interviewing for a sales position since she classifies herself as an introvert. 
C)  Melissa interviews for a job as a salesperson, and tells the interviewer that she is outgoing and ambitious. 
D)  Melissa thinks about her sales interview and is concerned about whether she will perform well as a salesperson if she gets hired for the job.

Question 9

The part of the self that exerts control and makes choices is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of the self that exerts...

Question 10

Suppose that Ted and Ed are both very high in public self-awareness. This means that they tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay a lot of attention to how they are perceived by others, and what others might think of them 
B)  see themselves in the same way that other people see them (i.e., their self-perceptions tend to be in line with the perceptions that other people have of them) 
C)  think that they are generally better than other people 
D)  become nervous and uncomfortable in social situations 
A)  pay a lot of attention to how they are perceived by others, and what others might think of them 
B)  see themselves in the same way that other people see them (i.e., their self-perceptions tend to be in line with the perceptions that other people have of them) 
C)  think that they are generally better than other people 
D)  become nervous and uncomfortable in social situations

Question 11

In the three-part structure of the self, the interpersonal self involves ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-awareness and self-deception 
B)  self-presentation, social roles, and self as relationship partner 
C)  self-esteem and self-concept 
D)  self as decision-maker and active respondent 
A)  self-awareness and self-deception 
B)  self-presentation, social roles, and self as relationship partner 
C)  self-esteem and self-concept 
D)  self as decision-maker and active respondent

Question 12

When it comes to intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation, research on humans and other species has found that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  both forms of motivation are common in humans and other species 
B)  both forms of motivation are common in humans but completely unheard of in other species 
C)  both forms of motivation are common in humans but other species seem to mainly be driven by intrinsic motivation 
D)  both forms of motivation are common in humans but other species seem to mainly be driven by extrinsic motivation 
A)  both forms of motivation are common in humans and other species 
B)  both forms of motivation are common in humans but completely unheard of in other species 
C)  both forms of motivation are common in humans but other species seem to mainly be driven by intrinsic motivation 
D)  both forms of motivation are common in humans but other species seem to mainly be driven by extrinsic motivation

Question 13

Research suggests that the most effective way to change the self-concept is by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  changing the social environment 
B)  simply deciding to change how one thinks about oneself 
C)  changing one's outward behavior toward others 
D)  changing one's name 
A)  changing the social environment 
B)  simply deciding to change how one thinks about oneself 
C)  changing one's outward behavior toward others 
D)  changing one's name

Question 14

Which of the following is MOST likely capable of behaving based on extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bird 
B)  A crocodile 
C)  A monkey 
D)  A human 
A)  A bird 
B)  A crocodile 
C)  A monkey 
D)  A human

Question 15

Pamela is in a study where she has to rate how desirable each person in her class is to her as a friendship partner. Pamela is in a study that probably tests ____________________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pamela is in a study where she...

Question 16

Damian is asked how he is feeling as he gets ready to take the MCAT. He says he is really "calm" but also "nervous." Damian's response suggests that he has ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  high self-esteem 
B)  moderate self-esteem 
C)  low self-esteem 
D)  no self-esteem 
A)  high self-esteem 
B)  moderate self-esteem 
C)  low self-esteem 
D)  no self-esteem

Question 17

The notion of private self-awareness is conceptually similar to the idea(s) of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-enhancement motivation 
B)  self-knowledge and introspection 
C)  implicit or nonconscious thoughts 
D)  nervousness or self-consciousness 
A)  the self-enhancement motivation 
B)  self-knowledge and introspection 
C)  implicit or nonconscious thoughts 
D)  nervousness or self-consciousness

Question 18

Which part of the self is most concerned with gaining social acceptance and fitting in?

Accepted Answer

A)  The id 
B)  Self-knowledge 
C)  The agent self 
D)  The interpersonal self 
A)  The id 
B)  Self-knowledge 
C)  The agent self 
D)  The interpersonal self

Question 19

Suppose that you want your child to be intrinsically motivated to play the violin well. Research suggests that your best bet is to reward your child (e.g., with money or candy) each time that he or she practices the violin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nearly all children start talking about standards at age _____, which is the age at which _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  one; they first learn to speak 
B)  two; self-awareness blossoms 
C)  five to six; they begin to form a clear gender identity 
D)  eleven to twelve; puberty usually sets in 
A)  one; they first learn to speak 
B)  two; self-awareness blossoms 
C)  five to six; they begin to form a clear gender identity 
D)  eleven to twelve; puberty usually sets in

Explain how self-awareness influences eating behavior.

have social roles; are the only animals where individuals take on different roles during the course of a lifetime.

As discussed in the text, the increase in social mobility in aristocratic times may help explain how the idea of ____ originated.

In terms of getting along with other people, compared to people with low self-esteem, people with high self-esteem _. In fact _.

How do people learn about themselves? Discuss the different sources of self-knowledge that people have, and how each functions. Are there limits, or weaknesses to these sources of self-knowledge?

If you compare your grade to the grades your friends in this class got and find out they all did better than you on the last test, you have made a downwards social comparison.

Self-presentation is considered hypocritical by modern social psychologists.

According to sociologist Ralph Turner, which of the following would be an example of the self in a public role?

The part of the self that exerts control and makes choices is called the ____________________.

Suppose that Ted and Ed are both very high in public self-awareness. This means that they tend to ____.

In the three-part structure of the self, the interpersonal self involves ____.

When it comes to intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation, research on humans and other species has found that ____.

Research suggests that the most effective way to change the self-concept is by ____.

Which of the following is MOST likely capable of behaving based on extrinsic motivation?

Pamela is in a study where she has to rate how desirable each person in her class is to her as a friendship partner. Pamela is in a study that probably tests ____________________ theory.

Damian is asked how he is feeling as he gets ready to take the MCAT. He says he is really "calm" but also "nervous." Damian's response suggests that he has ____.

The notion of private self-awareness is conceptually similar to the idea(s) of ____.

Which part of the self is most concerned with gaining social acceptance and fitting in?

Suppose that you want your child to be intrinsically motivated to play the violin well. Research suggests that your best bet is to reward your child (e.g., with money or candy) each time that he or she practices the violin.

Nearly all children start talking about standards at age _, which is the age at which _.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

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Exam 3: The Self

Explain how self-awareness influences eating behavior.

____ have social roles; ____ are the only animals where individuals take on different roles during the course of a lifetime.

As discussed in the text, the increase in social mobility in aristocratic times may help explain how the idea of ____ originated.

In terms of getting along with other people, compared to people with low self-esteem, people with high self-esteem _____. In fact _____.

How do people learn about themselves? Discuss the different sources of self-knowledge that people have, and how each functions. Are there limits, or weaknesses to these sources of self-knowledge?

If you compare your grade to the grades your friends in this class got and find out they all did better than you on the last test, you have made a downwards social comparison.

Self-presentation is considered hypocritical by modern social psychologists.

According to sociologist Ralph Turner, which of the following would be an example of the self in a public role?

The part of the self that exerts control and makes choices is called the ____________________.

Suppose that Ted and Ed are both very high in public self-awareness. This means that they tend to ____.

In the three-part structure of the self, the interpersonal self involves ____.

When it comes to intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation, research on humans and other species has found that ____.

Research suggests that the most effective way to change the self-concept is by ____.

Which of the following is MOST likely capable of behaving based on extrinsic motivation?

Pamela is in a study where she has to rate how desirable each person in her class is to her as a friendship partner. Pamela is in a study that probably tests ____________________ theory.

Damian is asked how he is feeling as he gets ready to take the MCAT. He says he is really "calm" but also "nervous." Damian's response suggests that he has ____.

The notion of private self-awareness is conceptually similar to the idea(s) of ____.

Which part of the self is most concerned with gaining social acceptance and fitting in?

Suppose that you want your child to be intrinsically motivated to play the violin well. Research suggests that your best bet is to reward your child (e.g., with money or candy) each time that he or she practices the violin.

Nearly all children start talking about standards at age _____, which is the age at which _____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

have social roles; are the only animals where individuals take on different roles during the course of a lifetime.

In terms of getting along with other people, compared to people with low self-esteem, people with high self-esteem _. In fact _.

Nearly all children start talking about standards at age _, which is the age at which _.