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Chapter 6
THE SELF
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A multifaceted collection of beliefs about the self is called

a. self-ideal. c. self-esteem.
b. self-concept. d. self-actualization.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 115
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
2. Beliefs about ourselves that shape social perception and are developed from past experiences are
called
a. self-ideal. c. self-actualization.
b. public self. d. self-schema.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 115
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
3. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of self-schemas?

a. Personality traits c. Physical features
b. Strengths but not weaknesses d. Social roles and values
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 115
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
4. The conception of who we might become in the future is called

a. public selves. c. possible selves.
b. developmental selves. d. future selves.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 116
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
5. Jason has developed his concept of possible self, using

a. past experiences. c. future expectations.
b. current behavior. d. all of these.
OBJ: 1 KEY: Conceptual
6. Possible selves
a. make people attentive to goal-related information and mindful of the need to practice
goal-related skills.
b. block goal achievement.
c. represent only future expectations.
d. are fixed once someone sets a goal.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 116
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
7. Individuals' beliefs about themselves are

a. not easily changed.
b. less likely to change when in new surroundings.
c. unstable.
d. flexible in positive situations.
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
8. Which of the following are sources that influence one's self-concept?

a. One's observations c. Cultural values
b. Feedback from others d. All of these
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 116
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
9. _____ proposes that individuals compare themselves with others in order to assess their abilities
and opinions.
a. Social comparison theory c. Collectivism
b. Possible selves theory d. Feedback theory
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 116
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
10. People compare themselves to others in order to

a. change their self-image. c. improve their skills.
b. assessing the abilities of others. d. do all of these.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 116-117
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
11. People used as a gauge in making social comparisons are called a _____ group.
a. social comparison c. reference
b. therapy d. feedback
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: 117
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
12. Jason wanted to know how he did on his psychology test. His reference group is most likely
a. the best students in the class. c. the entire class.
b. the average of the class. d. his study partner.
13. Kristine wants to improve her running time. She is most likely to choose a reference group that
a. includes both inferior and superior runners, called self-esteem comparison.
b. includes both inferior and superior runners, called social comparison.
c. is limited to inferior runners, called downward social comparison.
d. is limited to superior runners, called upward social comparison.
14. Which of the following is NOT true of people's observations of their own behavior?
a. People are usually realistic and objective.
b. People tend to evaluate themselves in a more positive light than they really merit.
c. In survey of high school students, 100% of the respondents saw themselves as above
average.
d. In a survey of high school students, 25% of the respondents thought they belonged in the
top 1%.
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
15. When feedback about the self conflicts with a person's central self-conceptions, the person most
likely will
a. ignore it when motivated toward self-improvement.
b. often selectively forget it.
c. pay attention if the feedback is from friends.
d. will become depressed and withdraw.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: 117
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
16. _____ involves putting personal goals ahead of group goals and defining one's identity in terms of
personal attributes rather than group memberships.
a. Collectivism c. Independency
b. Individualism d. Dependency
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
17. Bridget has grown up in a culture that puts group goals ahead of personal goals and defining one's
identity in terms of the groups one belongs to. She is most likely from a culture that fosters
a. collectivism. c. independency.
b. individualism. d. dependency.
18. John says, "My friends think I am smart." John is most likely from which culture?
a. Collectivistic c. Independent
b. Individualistic d. Dependent
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: 118
19. _____ usually have more interdependent self-views than _____.

a. Elders; teens c. Women; men
b. Men; women d. Teens; elders
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
20. Women tend to be involved in

a. collective dependence, while men tend to be involved in collective interdependence.
b. collective interdependence, while men tend to be involved in relational dependence.
c. relational interdependence, while men tend to be involved in collective dependence.
d. relational interdependence, while men tend to be involved in collective interdependence.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: 118
OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
21. Evaluating the self as a function of the self-concept is called

a. self-deception. c. self-esteem.
b. self-efficacy. d. self-system.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 118
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
22. _____ refers to one's overall assessment of one's worth as a person.

a. Self-concept c. Self-view
b. Self-efficacy d. Self-esteem
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
23. Which of the following is NOT true of self-esteem?

a. It encompasses a global self-evaluation.
b. It separates specific evaluations in many areas of life.
c. It includes social and emotional self-images.
d. It includes academic and physical self-images.
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
24. Compared to people with high self-esteem, the self-views of people with low self-esteem are
a. more confused and tentative.
b. more negative.
c. less susceptible to short-term fluctuations.
d. relatively sure of who they are.
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
25. According to Baumeister, individuals with low self-esteem

a. are too depressed to correctly answer self-esteem tests.
b. are especially low in social self-image.
c. are people with low physical self-image because of their actual appearance.
d. don't know themselves well enough to strongly endorse personal attributes on self-esteem
tests.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: 119
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
26. _____ refers to the ongoing sense of confidence people possess regarding their abilities and
characteristics.
a. State self-esteem c. Trait self-esteem
b. Current self-esteem d. Ego self-esteem
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
27. Alan's job was recently cut back at work. Alan is feeing a lower sense of self-worth. This relates to
his
a. State self-esteem c. Trait self-esteem
b. Current self-esteem d. Ego self-esteem
28. _____ self-esteem is relatively stable and _____ self-esteem is based on the moment.
a. Trait; state c. Current; global
b. State; trait d. Global; current
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
29. Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to obtain accurate measures of self-esteem?
a. People may not choose to disclose their actual self-esteem.
b. It is difficult to separate cause from effect.
c. Researchers tend to rely on self-reports from participants.
d. Most individuals hold unrealistically negative views about themselves.
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
30. According to research,

a. high self-esteem causes greater happiness.
b. self-esteem is strongly and consistently related to happiness.
c. high self-esteem is a reliable cause of good academic performance.
d. people with high self-esteem are more likable and attractive with better relationships.
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
31. The clearest advantages of self-esteem are in the

a. area of achievement. c. interpersonal realm.
b. emotional sphere. d. self-image realm.
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
32. Compared to high self-esteem people, individuals with low self-esteem are
a. less likely to worry about rejection.
b. more likely to have relationships end quickly.
c. more likely to distrust their partners' expressions of love and support.
d. more likely to speak up and criticize a group's approach.
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
33. With regards to coping, people with low self-esteem

a. and a self-blaming attributional style are at a disadvantage.
b. become more demoralized after a failure.
c. often have negative expectations about their performance.
d. experience all of these.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 120-121
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
34. According to Baumeister, which of the following does NOT describe people who are narcissistic?
a. More likely to commit partner abuse
b. More likely to commit political terrorism
c. More likely to be engaged in gang violence
d. Less likely to be a delinquent or criminal than those with low self-esteem
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
35. Which of the following parenting styles is most related to the highest self-esteem scores for the
children?
a. Permissive c. Authoritarian
b. Authoritative d. Neglectful
OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
36. Diana was raised by parents who were high in acceptance, but also high in control. Which of the
following is likely to be true of Diana?
a. Her parents had an authoritative parenting style.
b. She probably has high self-esteem.
c. She may be from any ethnic group and still have high self-esteem.
d. All of these are true.
37. _____ principles consist of cognitive processes, self-attributions, and explanatory style.
a. Self-perception c. Self-esteem
b. Self-concept d. Self-actualization
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 122-124
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
38. In Taylor's model, cognitive resources are limited so the mind

a. cannot cope with attention, memory, and more at once.
b. is cognitive flexible.
c. has to rely on self-feedback.
d. takes cognitive shortcuts.
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
39. Lance is drinking coffee and checking his email. He is conserving his cognitive attention to be
prepared for his quiz this morning. This is an example of
a. controlled processing. c. mindfulness.
b. automatic processing. d. selective attention.
40. Mindfulness
a. is also called controlled processing.
b. promotes cognitive flexibility.
c. can lead to self-acceptance and well-being.
d. does all of these.
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
41. Fred was talking in a crowded hallway with a friend between classes. He suddenly noticed his
name being said by someone in the hall. This is an example of
a. hallway conversation effect. c. mindfulness.
b. selective attention. d. automatic processing.
42. _____ are inferences that people draw about the causes of their own behavior and experiences.
a. Self-attribution c. Self-perception
b. Self-concept d. Self-esteem
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
43. Phyllis got an A on her psychology paper. She attributed this to her careful research and attention
to following instructions. What does this exemplify?
a. External attribution c. Mindfulness
b. Internal attribution d. Automatic processing
44. Jared got a D on his psychology paper. He attributed this to his teacher being a hard grader and
disliking him. What does this exemplify?
a. External attribution c. Mindfulness
b. Internal attribution d. Automatic processing
45. Donna was late to work because of flooding on the main road to her job. She will probably
attribute this to
a. a stable external cause. c. an unstable external cause.
b. a stable internal cause. d. an unstable internal cause.
46. Which of the following is NOT a key dimension of attributional thinking according to Weiner's
model?
a. Internal cause c. Unstable cause
b. Stable cause d. Task difficulty
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
47. People with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to attribute problems to

a. external, stable, and global factors. c. external, unstable, and global factors.
b. internal, stable, and global factors. d. internal, unstable, and global factors.
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
48. _____ refers to the tendency to use similar causal attributions for a wide variety of events in one's
life.
a. Explanatory style c. External attribution
b. Pessimism d. Stable style
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
49. Which of the following can be fostered by a pessimistic explanatory style?

a. Depression c. Passive behavior
b. Learned helplessness d. All of these
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
50. Which of the following is NOT a motive guiding self-understanding?

a. Assessment c. Effacement
b. Verification d. Improvement
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
51. What is the term for people's desire for truthful information about themselves?
a. Self-assessment motive c. Self-improvement motive
b. Self-verification motive d. Self-enhancement motive
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
52. What is the term for striving for consistent self-image that matches either positive or negative
self-beliefs?
a. Self-assessment motive c. Self-improvement motive
b. Self-verification motive d. Self-enhancement motive
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
53. According to self-verification theory, people

a. prefer feedback that is supportive to their positive self-views.
b. ignore feedback that does not fit their self-views.
c. prefer to receive feedback from others that is consistent with their own self-views.
d. change feedback to fit their negative self-views.
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
54. Stan has been seeing a therapist for depression. According to Petit and Joiner, his persistent
self-view predicted by self-verification process may
a. increase his chances for treatment success when the therapist is positive.
b. account for treatment setbacks or ongoing dejection.
c. account for successful treatment if he has enough medication.
d. are unrelated to the success of his treatment.
55. After a failure or setback of some kind the _____ motive becomes active.
a. self-improvement c. self-verification
b. self-enhancement d. self-assessment
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
56. Alice rates herself as above average regarding her ability to do well in school. Her tendency to
maintain these positive feelings is called
a. an optimistic explanatory style. c. a self-improvement motive.
b. an external explanatory style. d. a self-enhancement motive.
57. The tendency to attribute one's successes to personal factors and one's failures to situational factors
is called
a. self-serving bias. c. unbiased self-judgment.
b. self-improvement. d. self-handicapping.
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
58. The tendency to enhance one's image by publicly announcing one's association with those who are
successful is called
a. self-serving bias. c. self-improvement.
b. basking in reflected glory. d. self-handicapping.
OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
59. Bert claimed that the reason he didn't do well on the psychology test was because he had an
important party the night before and didn't get around to studying. Bert is
a. basking in reflected glory. c. engaged in self-improvement.
b. self-handicapping. d. defensively pessimistic.
60. _____ is the process of directing and controlling one's behavior.

a. Self-denial c. Self-assessment
b. Self-regulation d. Self-enhancement
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
61. Maria resisted the temptation of eating the leftover Halloween candy. However, when the Holiday
cookies showed up at work, she found herself unable to resist eating them. Maria's behavior can be
explained by
a. the ego depletion model of self-regulation.
b. the pessimistic explanatory style.
c. the gluttony premise.
d. the self-defeating model.
62. Self-regulation seems to develop

a. after adolescence as a stable characteristic.
b. early, but be unstable.
c. develop early and remain stable.
d. throughout the lifespan since it is unstable.
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
63. Research indicates that self-regulation

a. can be restored when people are in a good mood and eat non-sugar foods.
b. can be strengthened so people become less vulnerable to ego depletion.
c. is a character flaw.
d. is a fixed personality characteristic.
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
64. One's belief about one's ability to perform behaviors that should lead to expected outcomes is
called
a. self-esteem. c. self-assessment.
b. self-improvement. d. self-efficacy.
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
65. Self-efficacy is related to

a. an individual's commitment to goals. c. career choice.
b. academic performance. d. all of these.
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
66. Which of the following is NOT a source of self-efficacy?

a. Mastery experiences c. Persuasion and encouragement
b. Blocking emotional arousal d. Vicarious experiences
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
67. Margaret continued to practice her solo until she was able to perform without mistakes. Her
self-efficacy for this activity is based on
a. mastery experiences. c. persuasion and encouragement.
b. interpretation of emotional arousal. d. vicarious experiences.
68. Barry's friend told him he shouldn't be afraid to ask Cheri for a date to the movies. Barry is
developing self-efficacy for asking someone on a date due to
a. mastery experiences. c. persuasion and encouragement.
b. interpretation of emotional arousal. d. vicarious experiences.
69. _____ are seemingly intentional actions that thwart a person's self-interest.
a. Self-serving biases c. Self-defeating behaviors
b. Self-esteem conflicts d. Self-abuse behaviors
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
70. Which of the following is NOT a category of intentional self-defeating behaviors?

a. Deliberate self-destruction c. Tradeoffs
b. Counterproductive strategies d. Realistic judgments
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
71. Which of the following is consistent with the self-defeating behavior?

a. Most people try to fail at a task.
b. Most people have accurate but negative judgments about themselves.
c. Most people deliberately try to harm themselves.
d. Most people engage in self-defeating behavior at some time.
OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
72. Jeff habitually finds women who are dating someone else as the most attractive. His attempts at
finding a suitable partner is self-defeating because he is using
a. a counterproductive strategy on a regular basis.
b. deliberate self-destruction.
c. tradeoffs to feeling lonely.
d. intentionally trying to escape from immediate, painful feelings.
73. Myra is presenting herself as polite and friendly. This is her

a. impression strategy. c. ingratiation strategy.
b. public self. d. superficial self.
74. People who see themselves as being similar across different social roles
a. are lacking in emotional self-understanding.
b. use situations to determine their self-image.
c. are better adjusted than those with less integration of self-views.
d. don't get along with others that well.
75. Impression management

a. is used to confuse identities in multiple situations.
b. refers to making others see individuals as they see themselves.
c. is self-defeating.
d. refers to usually conscious efforts by people to influence how others think of them.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
76. Jane used a frequent impression management strategy of doing small favors for others at work. She
is using the strategy of
a. ingratiation. c. exemplification.
b. self-promotion. d. intimidation.
77. Linda presents a no-nonsense public self at work. She tells her employees they can always leave if
they don't like her treatment. Many of her employees do not like her, but this impression
management strategy works since jobs are difficult to find right in this field of work. Linda is
using the strategy of
78. Robert was asking someone out on a date. He made sure to mention that he had a good job and
gets along with people easily. Robert is using the impression management strategy of
79. Mark is a firefighter. He will not have much trouble projecting an honest image about his courage
using the impression management strategy of
80. Most people

a. use impression management strategy based on a desire to manipulate others.
b. try to project an honest image.
c. find the supplication impression management strategy most effective.
d. spend a great deal of time considering which strategy to use.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
81. A student who begs an instructor for a better grade is using the impression management strategy of
b. self-promotion. d. supplication.
82. As an impression management strategy, supplication

a. works best when the person points out how independent they have been prior to the
request.
b. is usually a last resort.
c. works as long as the supplicator does not offer a potential benefit or bribe.
d. cannot work because of the social norm to help those in need.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
83. Which of the following impression management strategies does NOT work by creating a favorable
impression?
b. intimidation. d. supplication.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
84. Almost all research on self-presentation has been

a. conducted on first meetings between strangers.
b. limited to reality situations.
c. based on long-term situations.
d. comparing first impressions and long-term relationships.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
85. When meeting strangers, most people

a. behave in the same way as with their friends.
b. want to give them a good impression.
c. believe their good qualities will be obvious.
d. like others who present themselves with self-promotion and not self-deprecating
comments.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
86. According to Robinson, Johnson, and Shields, people were viewed as more genuine and likable
who presented themselves
a. with self-deprecating comments.
b. with self-promoting comments.
c. with evidence of self-promoting comments.
d. with a mix of self-deprecating and self-promoting comments.
OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
87. Answering "yes" to questions such as "I worry that others don't like me" and "I have difficulty
accepting praise or flattery" is an indication of
a. low self-esteem. c. self-perception conflicts.
b. self-efficacy failure. d. self-concept confusion.
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
88. When is it possible for self-esteem to be too high?

a. Never c. When narcissism leads to violence
b. When there is high global self-esteem d. When it is realistic
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
89. Which of the following is NOT a guideline for building self-esteem?
a. Recognize that you control your self-image.
b. Set your own goals.
c. Modify positive self-talk.
d. Approach others with a positive outlook.
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
90. The first thing to do in order to build your self-esteem is

a. to recognize that you control your self-image.
b. set higher goals.
c. take other people's advice on setting your goals.
d. face up to your role in your failures.
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
91. In order to build self-esteem,

a. avoid thinking about how you look or perform.
b. recognize that feedback from others controls your self-concept.
c. examine whether your goals are realistic.
d. none of these.
92. QUESTION BLANK

a. CHOICE BLANK c. CHOICE BLANK
b. CHOICE BLANK d. CHOICE BLANK
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: 134
93. When considering negative self-talk, the idea that you are worthless after a breakup is
a. appropriate in this case. c. not logical.
b. only true if the breakup is your fault. d. rational much of the time.
94. Daniel constantly criticizes others. It is likely that he

a. has too high self-esteem.
b. has low self-esteem.
c. approaches others with a high expectation.
d. is accepted by most people.
95. Your textbook points out that the greatest enhancement to self-esteem is probably
a. comparing yourself with famous public figures.
b. recognizing the destructive potential of negative self-talk.
c. changing your goals to lower standards.
d. acceptance and genuine affection from others.
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
96. Kathleen has little satisfaction from her accomplishments. She could improve her self-esteem by
a. approaching others with a positive outlook.
b. emphasizing her strengths.
c. modifying her negative self-talk.
d. learning more about herself.
97. Part of the circle of low self-esteem and rejection is because

a. people with high self-esteem tend to reject people with low self-esteem.
b. people are insensitive to rejection.
c. people with low self-esteem tend to approach others in negative, hurtful ways.
d. people with low self-esteem have a hard time ingratiating themselves to others.
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
98. Which of the following is NOT included in the circle of low self-esteem and rejection?
a. Personal shortcomings
b. Oversensitivity to rejection
c. Actual rejection by others
d. Negative, hurtful ways of relating to people
OBJ: 6 KEY: Factual
99. When Madge meets new people, she often criticizes their ideas. Madge seems to be
a. in the circle of low self-esteem and rejection.
b. setting herself up for rejection.
c. likely to be oversensitive to rejection herself.
d. all of these.
100. Homer makes it a habit to approach people with a positive, supportive outlook. Doing this
indicates
a. he is improving his self-esteem. c. his self-esteem seems too high.
b. he is trying to avoid negative self-talk. d. he is oversensitive to rejection.
TRUE/FALSE
1. Betty went away to college in another town. Her self-concept will be unaffected.
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 116

2. Individuals don't see themselves as others see them, but rather as they believe others see them.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 117

OBJ: 1 KEY: Factual
3. Obtaining accurate measures of self-esteem is difficult.

OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
4. High self-esteem is the tendency to regard oneself as grandiosely self-important.

OBJ: 2 KEY: Factual
5. Someone with an optimistic explanatory style attributes a setback to external, unstable, and
specific factors.

OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
6. Self-handicapping will likely result in good performance.

OBJ: 3 KEY: Factual
7. Your ability to self-regulate is related to your ability to stay on a difficult task.

OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
8. Self-efficacy is concerned with the skills someone has.
ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 129

OBJ: 4 KEY: Factual
9. Most people have a number of public selves that are tied to certain situations and certain people.
ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 130

OBJ: 5 KEY: Factual
10. Your self-image resides in what others think of you.

SHORT ANSWER
1. Define two different types of reference group social comparisons.
ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 117 OBJ: 1
2. Exemplify how self-concept can be shaped by cultural values.
ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 117-118 OBJ: 1
3. Explain the importance of self-esteem related to emotions, achievement, and interpersonal

relationships.
ANS:
Answer not provided
4. Describe how parents can affect their children's development of self-esteem.
ANS:
Answer not provided
5. Discuss different explanatory styles and their effects.
ANS:
Answer not provided
6. Discuss two of the motives for self-understanding.
ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 124-126 OBJ: 3
7. Define self-regulation and its challenges using examples.
ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 128-129 OBJ: 4
8. Briefly describe the four sources of self-efficacy according to Bandura.
ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 129-130 OBJ: 4
9. Label and describe the five impression management strategies.

ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 131-132 OBJ: 5
10. Discuss at least four ways to build self-esteem.
ANS:
Answer not provided
PTS: 1 REF: 133-134 OBJ: 6
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1. A multifaceted collection of beliefs about the self is called

3. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of self-schemas?

4. The conception of who we might become in the future is called

5. Jason has developed his concept of possible self, using

7. Individuals' beliefs about themselves are

8. Which of the following are sources that influence one's self-concept?

10. People compare themselves to others in order to

19. _____ usually have more interdependent self-views than _____.

20. Women tend to be involved in

21. Evaluating the self as a function of the self-concept is called

22. _____ refers to one's overall assessment of one's worth as a person.

23. Which of the following is NOT true of self-esteem?

25. According to Baumeister, individuals with low self-esteem

30. According to research,

31. The clearest advantages of self-esteem are in the

33. With regards to coping, people with low self-esteem

38. In Taylor's model, cognitive resources are limited so the mind

47. People with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to attribute problems to

49. Which of the following can be fostered by a pessimistic explanatory style?

50. Which of the following is NOT a motive guiding self-understanding?

53. According to self-verification theory, people

60. _____ is the process of directing and controlling one's behavior.

62. Self-regulation seems to develop

63. Research indicates that self-regulation

65. Self-efficacy is related to

66. Which of the following is NOT a source of self-efficacy?

70. Which of the following is NOT a category of intentional self-defeating behaviors?

71. Which of the following is consistent with the self-defeating behavior?

73. Myra is presenting herself as polite and friendly. This is her

75. Impression management

80. Most people

82. As an impression management strategy, supplication

84. Almost all research on self-presentation has been

85. When meeting strangers, most people

88. When is it possible for self-esteem to be too high?

90. The first thing to do in order to build your self-esteem is

91. In order to build self-esteem,

92. QUESTION BLANK

94. Daniel constantly criticizes others. It is likely that he

97. Part of the circle of low self-esteem and rejection is because

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 116

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 117

3. Obtaining accurate measures of self-esteem is difficult.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 120

4. High self-esteem is the tendency to regard oneself as grandiosely self-important.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 121

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 124

6. Self-handicapping will likely result in good performance.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 128

7. Your ability to self-regulate is related to your ability to stay on a difficult task.

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 129

8. Self-efficacy is concerned with the skills someone has.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: 129

ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 130

10. Your self-image resides in what others think of you.

ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 133

1. Define two different types of reference group social comparisons.

2. Exemplify how self-concept can be shaped by cultural values.

PTS: 1 REF: 117-118 OBJ: 1

19. _ usually have more interdependent self-views than _.