Question 1

Sandy is a very vivid dreamer and keeps a dream journal to help figure out her dreams and gain insight into her personality. Sandy's behavior is characteristic of high:

Accepted Answer

Sandy's behavior of keeping a dream journal to gain insight into her personality indicates a focus on her internal thoughts and feelings, which is characteristic of high private self-consciousness.

Question 2

Marcie is constantly checking herself in the mirror and asking others if she looks OK. Marcie's behavior is characteristic of someone who is high in:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marcie is constantly checking herself in the...

Question 3

The Self-Consciousness Scale is designed to assess the extent to which individuals are:

Accepted Answer

The Self-Consciousness Scale measures both the extent to which individuals are concerned with the evaluation of them made by others (choice A) and aware of the impression they make on others (choice B).

Question 4

You are a personnel manager trying to hire clerical help for the holiday season. You ask the applicants to tell you how helpful and courteous they believe they are. To get the most truthful individuals, you should consider only those who score high on the ______ self-consciousness dimension of the Self-Consciousness Scale.

Accepted Answer

Individuals who score high on the private self-consciousness dimension are more likely to be introspective and honest about their own feelings and behaviors, making them more likely to provide truthful responses.

Question 5

You are substance abuse counselor at the university counseling center. Each year you give the Self-Consciousness Scale to all incoming freshman. When looking at the midterm grades, you would most likely send a letter about substance abuse counseling to those individuals who received D's and F's and scored high on the _____ self-consciousness dimension of the Self-Consciousness Scale.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are substance abuse counselor at the...

Question 6

You are the director of marketing for a cosmetic firm and want to send samples of your product to a group of female students who will be graduating next semester to help build brand loyalty in the future. You would be most likely to send it to those females who scored high on the _____ self-consciousness dimension of the Self-Consciousness Scale.

Accepted Answer

Public self-consciousness refers to the awareness of how one is perceived by others, making individuals more likely to be interested in products that enhance their appearance.

Question 7

You are the personnel director of a publishing company. When hiring individuals for your sales staff, you would be most likely to hire individuals who score high on the _____ self-consciousness dimension of the Self-Consciousness Scale.

Accepted Answer

Individuals who score high on the public self-consciousness dimension are more aware of how they are perceived by others, which is beneficial in sales roles where interaction and impression management are key.

Question 8

Joan begins feeling nervous while being interviewed live on television by a news reporter talking to individuals about the mass suicide of the members of a local religious cult. Joan's reaction is a function of:

Accepted Answer

Joan's nervousness during the live interview is due to objective self-awareness, where she becomes acutely aware of herself as an object of attention, leading to heightened self-consciousness and anxiety.

Question 9

As the owner of a singles nightclub who is familiar with the dynamics of objective self-awareness, you can help ease the pain of those individuals who are not selected as dance partners by:

Accepted Answer

Removing mirrors can reduce self-consciousness and objective self-awareness, making individuals less focused on their appearance and more comfortable in the social environment.

Question 10

You are a defense attorney in a murder trial involving a possible death sentence for a guilty verdict. You ask prospective jurors their views on the death penalty. You can increase your confidence in their responses if you have them state their views

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a defense attorney in a...

Question 11

According to the control-theory model (CTM), an increase in internal self-focus of attention will increase the likelihood that the individual will _____ to regulate his or her behavior.

Accepted Answer

The control-theory model suggests that increased internal self-focus leads individuals to compare their behavior against internal standards, rather than external influences or social comparisons.

Question 12

According to the control-model theory, which individual is more likely to use internal standards of comparison to regulate his/her behavior when deciding how he/she is going to vote in an upcoming national election?

Accepted Answer

Individuals high on private self-consciousness are more likely to use internal standards of comparison to regulate their behavior when deciding how they are going to vote in an upcoming national election. This is because they are more likely to be aware of their own thoughts and feelings, and to be motivated by their own internal standards.

Question 13

An individual who is asked to present his views in the presence of others is likely to:

Accepted Answer

An individual may express views consistent with what he expects the crowd wants to hear (A) and may respond in a manner consistent with someone who is high in public self-consciousness (B), as both involve adapting behavior based on social context and awareness of others' perceptions.

Question 14

You are at a business meeting where you must make a good impression. During the meeting, you ask questions and nod with approval to show your involvement, even through you are really thinking about how relaxing it is going to be to work in your garden this weekend. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring involves adjusting one's behavior to fit the social situation, which is what is happening when you nod and ask questions to appear engaged.

Question 15

Debbie is able to shift her facial expression from sad to happy to surprised, depending on what others around her are feeling at the moment. Debbie is most likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

Debbie's ability to change her facial expressions based on the emotions of those around her indicates she is a high self-monitor, as high self-monitors are skilled at adjusting their behavior to fit social situations.

Question 16

Jack does not get invited to many parties because of his tendency to express his opinions, even if others disagree, and sentiments regarding the food and music. Jack is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

Jack is likely a low self-monitor because he does not adjust his behavior to fit social situations, instead expressing his opinions regardless of others' reactions.

Question 17

The extent to which individuals are able to regulate and control the expression of their behavior is assessed using the:

Accepted Answer

The Self-Monitoring Scale is designed to assess the degree to which individuals can regulate and control their behavior in social situations, adapting their behavior to fit the social context.

Question 18

In addition to being able to monitor a particular situation, individuals who are successful self-monitors must be able to:

Accepted Answer

Successful self-monitors need to assess behavioral alternatives, determine the most rewarding behavior, and evaluate their ability to perform the behavior.

Question 19

When evaluating the self-monitoring construct, you must consider it:

Accepted Answer

The answer of When evaluating the self-monitoring construct, you must...

Question 20

A car company is coming out with a new model sport car designed to appeal to middle-age consumers who have a secure job and home life but want to add some excitement to their life by driving a sporty, youthful-looking car. The marketing campaign will emphasize the youthful look the car will give its drivers. This illustrates the:

Accepted Answer

The marketing campaign emphasizes the youthful look the car will give its drivers, which appeals to the desire for esteem and self-enhancement.

Quiz 11: The Self-Concept: The Core of Personality