Question 1

Distinguish between high and low self-monitors. How would a high self-monitor behave at work with his co-workers compared with at social gathering with his friends? How would a low self-monitor act in these two different situations?

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Question 2

How is motivation influenced by culture? Provide research described in your textbook to illustrate the effect of culture on motivation.

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Question 3

Joe sees himself as shy, introverted, and not very fun. Using self-verification theory, explain how Joe would want other people to view him.

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Question 4

Define the spotlight effect.

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Question 5

What is the false consensus effect? What does research suggest is one possible reason we see this effect?

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Question 6

Josh believes that he will be more likely than his friends to graduate from university, earn a PhD, and get a high paying job. What concept defines this tendency to be overly positive? What are the potential hazards to being overly positive?

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Question 7

Describe the relationship between extrinsic rewards, intrinsic rewards, and motivation. Distinguish between expected and unexpected rewards. Be sure to describe the role of over-justification.

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Question 8

Describe a situation from your own life where you might be likely to engage in CORFing. Be sure to explain what CORFing is in your answer.

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Question 9

Define the self-concept. How are our self-concepts shaped by others? Be sure to refer to the looking-glass self in your answer.

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Question 10

Compare and contrast BIRGing and CORFing. When would you be more likely to engage in BIRGing and when would you be more likely to engage in CORFing?

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Question 11

Define self-discrepancy theory. Explain how self-awareness impacts one's behaviour when the ideal self does not match the actual self.

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Question 12

Megan did not perform well at her ballet recital. According to the notion of self-serving attribution, how will Megan likely explain her poor performance? Why do people make self-serving attributions? Be sure to define the self-serving attribution in your answer.

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Quiz 4: The Self