Deck 2: The Impact of Self-Concept

Question 1

Which psychologist believes that the self and the self-concept differ from one another in a number of ways?

A) William James
B) William Haney
C) Charles Cooley
D) Charles Darwin

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which psychologist believes that, when we tweet and communicate via Facebook, we are playing to the crowd-presenting a self that is based on what others respond to positively?

A) Haney
B) Turkle
C) Cooley
D) James
E) Hopson and Hopson

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Our inner sense of being male or female is known as ____________.

A) Gender identity
B) Sex
C) Gender roles
D) Gender concept

Answer 3

A

Question 4

____________ characterize themselves as possessing initiative, control, and ambition; ____________ characterize themselves as sensitive, concerned for others, and considerate.

A) Males; females
B) Females; males
C) Teachers; students
D) Individuals; groups
E) Low-context cultures; high-context cultures

Question 5

If we are primarily collectivistic in the way we think and behave, we have a(n) __________________ orientation.

A) Idiocentric
B) Other-oriented
C) Allocentric
D) Self-imposed

Question 6

Young people from this culture are almost twice as likely to fear disappointing their parents as are young people from other cultures.

A) Chinese
B) Japanese
C) American
D) German

Question 7

We derive our sense of self by communicating face-to-face and by communicating _________________.

A) Via text
B) Via online communication
C) Verbally
D) Nonverbally

Question 8

You can make the "best" impression in any given scenario by practicing each of the following elements except:

A) Scripting
B) Framing
C) Exemplification
D) Prescription

Question 9

We develop _________________________ by reflecting on and monitoring our own behavior.

A) Self-concept
B) Self-awareness
C) Self-reliance

Question 10

Someone who ______________ you ignores you and goes about her business as if you were not present.

A) Disconfirms
B) Dislikes
C) Rejects
D) Confirms

Question 11

Facebook is one way to validate our existence and our concept of ______________.

A) Motivation
B) Importance
C) Self
D) Connection to others

Question 12

This theory explains the mirror-like image we derive from our contact with others.

A) Social Acceptance Theory
B) Mirror Image Theory
C) Reflected Appraisal Theory
D) Social Comparison Theory

Question 13

The representation of the self that comes to us from others is known as the _________________________________.

A) Mirror image
B) Looking glass self
C) Self-image
D) Perceived image
E) Reflected image

Question 14

A prediction that increases the likelihood that an anticipated outcome will occur is known as a(n) ______________________.

A) Reflected Appraisal Theory
B) Social Appraisal Theory
C) Anticipated outcomes
D) Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 15

When your own expectations influence your behavior, the prophecy is ________________.

A) Other-imposed
B) Self-imposed
C) Not imposed
D) Assumed

Question 16

Those in ____________ cultures value uniqueness and personal identity, while those in ___________________ culture place more emphasis on group goals.

A) Idiocentric; individualistic
B) Diversified; single
C) Collectivistic; individualistic
D) Individualistic; collectivistic

Question 17

Self-concept has two key components; what are they?

A) Self-reliance and self-esteem
B) Perceived self and real self
C) Self-identity and self-image
D) Perceived self and self-esteem
E) Self-image and self-esteem

Question 18

Our positive and negative evaluation of our self-concept or sense of personal worth is known as ______________.

A) Self-reliance
B) Self-conscience
C) Self-worth
D) Self-esteem

Question 19

The extent to which individuals are willing to accept power differentials is called __________________ _________________.

A) Power distance
B) Power control
C) High priority
D) Exerting control

Question 20

People who hold this type of self-esteem tend to be critical of others, perform poorly in their presence, and feel threatened by superiors.

A) High self-esteem
B) Low self-esteem
C) No self-esteem
D) Performance esteem

Question 21

Media messages often distort how we see ourselves, influencing our perception of what is normal and desired behavior.

Question 22

The words you use to express your self-perceptions reveal what you think you are like.

Question 23

In an effort to learn more about ourselves, we use others as measuring sticks, and then we evaluate ourselves based on how we think we measure up to them. This is known as what theory?

Question 24

The experiences we have during our formative years influence our views of masculinity and femininity, affecting our identities in later years.

Question 25

According to Social Comparison Theory, the self we present is in large part based on the way others categorize us, the roles they expect us to play, and the behaviors or traits they expect us to exhibit.

Question 26

Positive Pygmalions hold low expectations for others, their low expectations typically result in diminished performance.

Question 27

It is possible to be "genderless" when communicating online.

Question 28

Possessing a positive belief in abilities and competence, believing in one's own possibilities, is often referred to as having feelings of self-worth.

Question 29

Brain scans reveal that the parts of our brain that are active when we think about others are similar to the parts of the brain that are active when we think about ourselves.

Question 30

Expression management occurs when you exercise control over your behavior in an effort to elicit the desired reaction.

Question 31

The people we interact with frequently see the strengths or weakness we tend to either overlook or underplay.

Question 32

According to Reflected Appraisal Theory we compare ourselves to others to develop a feel for how we measure up to them.

Question 33

When self-esteem is connected to performance, it can be self-defeating.

Question 34

When communicating online, we try to present ourselves in as positive a light as possible.

Question 35

Goffman's Dramaturgical Approach to Human Interaction explains the role the skillful enacting of impression management plays in group interaction.

Question 36

To create the "self you would like to be," you must engage in ______________ _________________, where you will exercise control over your behavior in an effort to elicit the desired reaction.

Question 37

Persons from low-power-distance cultures, such as Saudi Arabia and India, perceive power as a fact of life.

Question 38

Showing lack of regard for our own self-appraisals is known as rejecting them.

Question 39

Promotion is taking steps to protect our image by reducing the negative aspects of ourselves visible to others.

Question 40

How you see yourself in relation to ____________ guides and modifies your behavior.

Question 41

List two ways to revise your self-concept, and please explain one in detail.

Question 42

Approximately how many people, while predominantly female, are diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?

Question 43

______________ is the socially constructed roles and behaviors that the members of a given society believe appropriate for males and females.

Question 44

The thirst for "acceptance" in the media means that we should be beautiful, masculine, and thin (among other traits). What kinds of feelings do individuals experience, then, as a result of these messages?

Question 45

List three ways that having positive self-esteem is "good" for us.

Question 46

What do we learn through the media images we see each day about what it means to be "male" and "female"?

Question 47

A ____________ _____________ has positive expectations and fosters positive change in us.

Question 48

Society values which characteristics more highly-those of males or females?

Question 49

Techniques of agreement that make others believe us to be more attractive and likable (less threatening) are known as ________________.

Question 50

By using this method of communication, we create new worlds, alter-ego selves, new identities, and new ways of finding out about ourselves.

Question 51

Our _____________ is a composite of how we see ourselves, how we wish we saw ourselves, and how we imagine others see us.

Question 52

What media message do we often receive about Muslim men when we view film, television, and other forms of media?

Question 53

One will nurture his/her ________________ ______________ by avoiding the tendencies to call attention to him-/herself, sing his/her own praises, and develop him-/herself at the expense of the group.

Question 54

Explain how communicating via Facebook or Twitter can have a negative impact on how others perceive you.

Question 55

Explain how your self-concept can be seen as a "map" with the self as the "territory."

Question 56

Explain why it is important to have many "pictures" of yourself when you attempt to strengthen your self-concept.