Question 1

The self-concept is strongly resistant to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which statement best describes a person's self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves evaluations of self-worth. 
B) It includes other people's opinion of you. 
C) It is always changing. 
D) It varies from person to person.

Question 3

Which example is the result of distorted feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) a misunderstanding when using mediated communication 
B) clinging to past failures even though they don't predict failure in the future 
C) believing that you are unattractive when this is unwarranted 
D) feeling the need to be perfect

Question 4

Although those around us play a large part in helping us shape our self-concept when we are children, others have little effect on our self-concept once we reach adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Bill 101 made French the official language of the Province of Quebec. What was one reason for this change?

Accepted Answer

A) to follow a federal mandate 
B) to maintain the Francophone sense of self 
C) to prevent Francophones from becoming an in-group 
D) to bring harmony to the diverse, multilingual society in Quebec

Question 6

What does the term "self-concept" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) the way one believes others perceive their physiological, psychological, and social attributes 
B) the sum of one's psychological, social, and physical attributes as perceived by a significant other 
C) the sum of one's physiological, social, and psychological attributes as perceived by an impartial observer 
D) the sum of one's beliefs about their physical characteristics, intelligence, aptitudes, and social skills

Question 7

The person you believe yourself to be in moments of honesty is called the presenting self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

We use identity management to create our one identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each description below with the most accurate term.
a.perceived self
b.presenting self
c.reflected appraisal
d.self-fulfilling prophecy
e.significant other
-A person whose opinion we especially value

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each description below with the most...

Question 10

Behaviours like tone of voice and touch can contribute to the development of the self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Many students travelling abroad display the Canadian maple leaf on their backpacks or jackets. What identity management strategy is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) appearance 
B) manner 
C) setting 
D) relationship

Question 12

What is a common behaviour in people who have low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) They have trouble criticizing others. 
B) They expect to be rejected by others. 
C) They are likely to approve of others in order to be accepted. 
D) They perform well when being watched because they fear disapproval.

Question 13

What has the potential to powerfully shape self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem 
B) self-monitoring 
C) significant others 
D) cognitive complexity

Question 14

Describe how you have managed your manner, appearance, and setting to create desired impressions in two different specific instances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how you have managed your manner,...

Question 15

In the textbook section, "Looking In and Coming Out" the writer states he went into the closet when family and friends criticized him for wanting to be a female character. What statement was shared to support why the choice to go into the closet was made?

Accepted Answer

A) New personal discoveries can be made as one matures. 
B) People can create more satisfying identities. 
C) It is very natural to want to feel safe in our early developmental stages. 
D) People can change and become effective in their real-life interactions with others.

Question 16

Which of the following is a reference group?

Accepted Answer

A) a group of people involved in a research study 
B) your mother 
C) peers at school 
D) something that is of interest to you

Question 17

What is a common behaviour in people who have high self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) They are likely to think well of others. 
B) They don't perform well when being watched. 
C) They are unable to defend themselves against negative comments. 
D) They have less of a need to work hard for people who demand high standards.

Question 18

Identity management involves deciding which part of yourself to hide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The image you try to show to others is called the perceived self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to your text, the self-concept is influenced by significant others from both the past and present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

The self-concept is strongly resistant to change.

Which statement best describes a person's self-concept?

Which example is the result of distorted feedback?

Although those around us play a large part in helping us shape our self-concept when we are children, others have little effect on our self-concept once we reach adolescence.

Bill 101 made French the official language of the Province of Quebec. What was one reason for this change?

What does the term "self-concept" refer to?

The person you believe yourself to be in moments of honesty is called the presenting self.

We use identity management to create our one identity.

Match each description below with the most accurate term. a.perceived self b.presenting self c.reflected appraisal d.self-fulfilling prophecy e.significant other -A person whose opinion we especially value

Behaviours like tone of voice and touch can contribute to the development of the self-concept.

Many students travelling abroad display the Canadian maple leaf on their backpacks or jackets. What identity management strategy is this an example of?

What is a common behaviour in people who have low self-esteem?

What has the potential to powerfully shape self-concept?

Describe how you have managed your manner, appearance, and setting to create desired impressions in two different specific instances.

In the textbook section, "Looking In and Coming Out" the writer states he went into the closet when family and friends criticized him for wanting to be a female character. What statement was shared to support why the choice to go into the closet was made?

Which of the following is a reference group?

What is a common behaviour in people who have high self-esteem?

Identity management involves deciding which part of yourself to hide.

The image you try to show to others is called the perceived self.

According to your text, the self-concept is influenced by significant others from both the past and present.