Question 1

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

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A significant other is a person whose opinion we especially value.

Question 2

Discuss the relevance of identity management in the workplace. Describe how workplace ethical dilemmas and value clashes can lead to identity management conflict.

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Question 3

Describe the differences between individualistic and collectivist cultures. How do these differences influence one's self-concept? Discuss how culture has influenced your self-concept.

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Question 4

Describe two people who were a significant other for you. Describe your communication behaviour with each of them, giving examples of how (a) they delivered "booster" and "buster" messages, and (b) how they created self-fulfilling prophecies that work for and against you?

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Question 5

Describe a recent self-fulfilling prophecy that you brought about that affects your communication. When did you bring this about? What have the results been? How realistic was the prophecy? Does answering these questions change how you'll talk to yourself in the future? How? Next, describe a self-fulfilling prophecy you have imposed upon another person. How did you communicate it (i.e., what messages did you send, and what channels did you use)? What effect did your prophecy have upon the other person? Does answering this question affect how you'll communicate with the other person in the future? How?

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Question 6

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
-The private self you honestly believe you are

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Question 7

Diane's boss has high expectations and communicates her expectations clearly. Diane's boss also believes that Diane is an excellent employee and communicates this often. As a result, Diane believes she is capable of meeting her boss' expectations, thus, she works hard and does well. What is this an example of?
A)high self-esteem in the workplace
B)low self-esteem in the workplace
C)self-fulfilling prophecy in the workplace
D)identity management in the workplace

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy in the workplace, where Diane's belief in her own abilities to meet her boss' expectations is reinforced by her boss' positive feedback, leading to her performing well and meeting those expectations.

Question 8

Define social comparison. Describe an instance when you engaged in social comparison and (a) felt superior to another person/group as a result, and (b) felt inferior to another person/group as a result. What was the impact of this social comparison?

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Question 9

Explain how you handled impressions recently during a significant event in your life. Indicate the reasons that you managed impressions and then evaluate the way you presented yourself.

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Question 10

Define self-esteem and self-concept. How are self-esteem and self-concept related?

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Question 11

Which example is the result of distorted feedback?
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

Accepted Answer

Distorted feedback refers to receiving and internalizing incorrect or misleading information about oneself, which can lead to false beliefs or perceptions. In this case, believing that you are unattractive when this belief is unwarranted is a direct result of distorted feedback, where the individual has likely received and internalized negative comments or perceptions about their appearance that do not reflect reality.

Question 12

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
-The "face" you show to others

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The presenting self refers to the image or persona that a person presents to others.

Answer: B
 A significant other is an individual who significantly influences someone's self-concept.

Answer: C
 Cognitive conservatism refers to the tendency to seek and attend to information that conforms to an existing self-concept.

Answer: A
 Reflected appraisal is the process of seeing and shaping ourselves through the contemplation of our relationship with others.

Answer: E
 The perceived self is the person we believe ourselves to be in moments of introspection.

Question 13

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

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Question 14

Which statement best describes identity management?
A)All identity management is done intentionally.
B)All identity management is unintentional.
C)We create our identities while we interact with others.
D)We use identity management to create a single desirable identity.

Accepted Answer

Identity management is the process of controlling how others perceive us by regulating and regulating information about ourselves that we reveal during interpersonal communication. It is not always intentional, as people may project an identity without consciously realizing it. Additionally, identity management is an ongoing process rather than a one-time event, and we can shape our identities through our interactions with others. Therefore, choice (C) is the best option.

Question 15

Explain two changes that took place in your self-concept. Indicate how communication influenced the change.

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Question 16

Debbie works in a marketing agency and is stressed at work because she worries that her new boss is not going to like their new client's advertising layout. She feels very uncomfortable when presenting her ideas to him and consequently makes mistakes. Which statement describes Debbie's experience?
A)Debbie has high-self-esteem in the workplace.
B)Debbie has low self-esteem in the workplace.
C)Debbie's boss has unrealistic expectations.
D)Debbie's boss is a bully.

Accepted Answer

Debbie's worry about her boss's opinion of the advertising layout and her discomfort in presenting her ideas suggest low self-esteem in the workplace. There is no indication that Debbie's boss has unrealistic expectations or is a bully based on the information given.

Question 17

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
-Process of judging ourselves by the evaluations of others

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Question 18

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 prediction that affects behaviour

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Question 19

Which term refers to the process of judging ourselves by how we think others evaluate or judge us?
A)feedback
B)reflected appraisal
C)social comparison
D)other-imposed self-fulfilling prophecy

Accepted Answer

Reflected appraisal is the process where individuals form perceptions of themselves based on how they believe others view them. This concept is central to understanding self-esteem and identity formation.

Question 20

Identify a time when you had a distorted evaluation of yourself. What was the reason for this distortion?

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

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

Discuss the relevance of identity management in the workplace. Describe how workplace ethical dilemmas and value clashes can lead to identity management conflict.

Describe the differences between individualistic and collectivist cultures. How do these differences influence one's self-concept? Discuss how culture has influenced your self-concept.

Describe two people who were a significant other for you. Describe your communication behaviour with each of them, giving examples of how (a) they delivered "booster" and "buster" messages, and (b) how they created self-fulfilling prophecies that work for and against you?

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 -The private self you honestly believe you are

Define social comparison. Describe an instance when you engaged in social comparison and (a) felt superior to another person/group as a result, and (b) felt inferior to another person/group as a result. What was the impact of this social comparison?

Explain how you handled impressions recently during a significant event in your life. Indicate the reasons that you managed impressions and then evaluate the way you presented yourself.

Define self-esteem and self-concept. How are self-esteem and self-concept related?

Which example is the result of distorted feedback?

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 -The "face" you show to others

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

Which statement best describes identity management?

Explain two changes that took place in your self-concept. Indicate how communication influenced the change.

Debbie works in a marketing agency and is stressed at work because she worries that her new boss is not going to like their new client's advertising layout. She feels very uncomfortable when presenting her ideas to him and consequently makes mistakes. Which statement describes Debbie's experience?

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 -Process of judging ourselves by the evaluations of others

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 prediction that affects behaviour

Which term refers to the process of judging ourselves by how we think others evaluate or judge us?

Identify a time when you had a distorted evaluation of yourself. What was the reason for this distortion?