Deck 2: Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication

Question 1

The idea that what you believe about yourself often comes true because you expect it to come true is known as _____.

A) social comparison
B) self-expectation
C) self-consciousness
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Priscilla feels that she is unattractive and unlovable following a break-up with her boyfriend. Prior to this incident, Priscilla had a healthy view of her worth. Priscilla experienced a decrease in which of the following?

A) self-reflexiveness
B) self-concept
C) self-esteem
D) self-consciousness

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Ever since she was a little girl, Rhonda knew she wanted to be a teacher. Now that she is applying to college for a degree in education, she can hardly wait until that dream comes true. Her belief has been stable over a long period of time. This is an example of _____.

A) self-analysis
B) self-worth avoidance
C) self-concept clarity
D) self-esteem

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Genevieve just knew she was going to fail the physics course because she had never been good at anything to do with science or math. Genevieve's thoughts are an example of _____.

A) self-concept clarity
B) self-expectations
C) self-awareness
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 5

_____ is a technique where you imagine that you are performing an assigned task in a particular and positive way.

A) Visualization
B) Narcissism
C) Reframing
D) Stereotyping

Question 6

The statement, "I'm not attractive because my roommate gets asked out on dates more than I do," illustrates the concept of _____.

A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) social comparison
C) self-expectations
D) social expectations

Question 7

Natasha contemplates her relationship to other forces in the universe, but not from a religious standpoint. Natasha is exploring which component of self?

A) material self
B) social self
C) spiritual self
D) emotional self

Question 8

When Tina saw Karli's new shirt, she said she didn't like it because the color reminded her of seaweed. Tina's response is an example of a(n) _____.

A) belief
B) attitude
C) value
D) behavior

Question 9

Larry grew up in a family in which his mother and father were constantly fighting and insulting each other. Their divorce was especially messy and mean. The poor quality of their relationship caused Larry to avoid commitment in a loving relationship for many years. Larry finally decides that he can no longer allow his feelings about love and marriage to be colored by his parents' failures. Which technique for improving self-esteem did Larry use?

A) developing honest relationships
B) visualizing
C) positive messages
D) losing your baggage

Question 10

After Patrice failed the first statistics quiz, she thought she would fail the whole class. Then she realized it was just one quiz, and she would have many more quizzes in the future that would boost her grade. This demonstrates the concept of _____.

A) reframing
B) visualization
C) narcissism
D) stereotyping

Question 11

Jenny sees herself as a caring person. She communicates this perception of herself to a career counselor and the counselor recommends that she enter the field of nursing. Jenny's interaction with the counselor demonstrates her _____.

A) material self
B) ascribed identity
C) values
D) symbolic self-awareness

Question 12

Carlos told the interviewer he was organized, detail-oriented, and confident. He typically describes himself this way when people ask what type of worker he is. This reveals Carlos' _____.

A) self
B) self-concept
C) self-knowledge
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 13

Athena thinks that killing animals for food is morally wrong. Athena's convictions would be which of the following?

A) an attitude
B) a belief
C) a value
D) a behavior

Question 14

As Ellen was nearing graduation, she thought back over her college career. Although she had wanted to be more involved in extra-curricular activities, she had focused on her studies and tended to describe herself first as a student. What aspect of the formation of self-concept does this describe?

A) social self
B) ascribed identity
C) avowed identity
D) association with groups

Question 15

What component of the self is especially important when you go on a date or eat lunch with your friend?

A) social
B) material
C) spiritual
D) emotional

Question 16

Juan has recently noticed that when he works on the group project, other members dismiss his suggestions. He has no idea how to go about getting them to listen to his ideas. The communication skill framework would place Juan at the level of _____.

A) unconscious incompetence
B) conscious incompetence
C) conscious competence
D) unconscious competence

Question 17

When Suzanne is asked to describe herself, her first response is that her friends often call her a computer nerd. This describes her _____.

A) avowed identity
B) material self
C) ascribed identity
D) spiritual self

Question 18

Alfonso is very tall and thin and cannot seem to add any muscle, although he works out in the gym four days every week. While at the gym, Alfonso compares his lack of muscle with the muscles of other men who work out at the gym. Alfonso's concern with this discrepancy is attributed to his focus on his _____ self.

A) material
B) subjective
C) social
D) spiritual

Question 19

When Katy was asked to describe herself, she said "I'm a soccer player." When Brian was asked the same question, he said "I'm on the chess team." These examples show which kind of influence on self-concept?

A) communication with others
B) association with groups
C) personal beliefs
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 20

Andrew had plans to be married by the age of 25; however, he turned 30 and was still unmarried. He concluded that he was incapable of maintaining a healthy relationship. Andrew's self-esteem was impacted by which of the following?

A) gender differences
B) social comparison
C) self-expectations
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 21

_____ are learned predispositions to respond to a person, object, or idea in a favorable or unfavorable way.

Question 22

Your self-concept is an objective description of who you think you are.

Question 23

According to William James, the "spiritual self" is not dependent on what you own or who you talk with.

Question 24

Robin suspects that her roommate, Julie, wants to break up with her boyfriend. Rather than asking her directly, Robin pays close attention to how Julie complains about him and avoids his phone calls. What method was Robin using to check her perception of Julie's feelings?

A) direct perception checking
B) indirect perception checking
C) social comparison
D) stereotyping

Question 25

A value is a learned predisposition to respond to a person, object, or idea in a favorable or unfavorable way.

Question 26

Your interior identity is one way to describe your _____.

Question 27

Asking someone else whether your interpretations of what you perceive are correct is an example of _____.

A) direct perception checking
B) indirect perception checking
C) social comparison
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 28

"My parents love me." This statement is an example of an attitude.

Question 29

Jackie assumed the young man waiting in the hallway was her next student coming in for counseling because he was holding the textbook for her class and appeared nervous. She has classified this individual by using _____.

A) selection
B) reframing
C) closure
D) attention

Question 30

Symbolic self-awareness is the unique human ability to develop a representation of one's self and communicate that representation to others through language.

Question 31

Conscious competence occurs when we are aware that we know or can do something, but it has not yet become an integrated habit.

Question 32

What occurs during the interpretation stage of the perception process?

A) Missing information is filled in.
B) Stimuli is organized.
C) Certain stimuli are focused on.
D) Meaning is assigned to stimuli.

Question 33

You have been described by your significant other as a "jokester." This description is an example of an avowed identity.

Question 34

Jillian effectively uses public speaking skills without having to concentrate heavily on what she is doing. Jillian is functioning at a level of _____ on Maslow's framework.

Question 35

Maya believes she will make new friends in college and her predictions come true. This is an example of reframing.

Question 36

The stage of perception in which we put information into patterns is called _____.

A) attention
B) reframing
C) interpretation
D) organization

Question 37

According to William James's model, the _____ self is the element of the self which is reflected in all the tangible things you own.

Question 38

Narcissism is an inflated view of oneself.

Question 39

_____ structure our understanding of what is true and what is false.

Question 40

The three stages of the perception process are attention, organization and retention.

Question 41

Describe the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 42

Identify and give an example of attitudes, beliefs and values.

Question 43

Name and explain William James' three components of the self.

Question 44

_____ is a generalization applied to persons perceived to have attributes common to a particular group.

Question 45

Discuss six communication strategies that can be used to enhance one's self-esteem.

Question 46

_____ refers to the act of receiving stimuli in your environment.

Question 47

Mallory has accepted a new job as a marketing coordinator at a Fortune 500 company. She wants to make a good impression and hopes to fit in quickly with the culture of the company. Discuss ways Mallory can use the perception process to achieve her goals.

Question 48

Your _____ identity is one that others assign to you and you may not agree with.

Question 49

An evaluation of one's worth or value that can fluctuate is known as _____.

Question 50

A social construction that encompasses biological sex, psychological characteristics, attitudes about the sexes, and sexual orientation is known as _____.