Question 1

Raymond is a high self-monitor,implying that he is not at all interested in what others think.

Accepted Answer

High self-monitors are highly attuned to social cues and are interested in what others think in order to adjust their behavior.  They are concerned with presenting a positive image to others and adapting their behavior to fit the expectations of different situations and audiences.

Question 2

The drive to pursue one action over another best describes which of the following components of behavior?

Accepted Answer

Motivation is defined as the drive or desire to pursue a particular action, goal or behavior over others. It is the component that describes why an individual chooses one behavior over another. Modes of thinking refer to the cognitive processes involved in decision making and problem solving. Modes of acting and interacting refer to the ways in which an individual behaves and interacts with others.

Question 3

Self-serving bias causes us to overestimate external factors for successes and blame internal factors for failures.

Accepted Answer

Self-serving bias causes us to overestimate internal factors for success and attribute failures to external factors.

Question 4

Some of the more common filters that can influence perceptions are stereotyping,projection,expectations,and interest.

Accepted Answer

These filters can indeed influence perceptions. Stereotyping involves applying preconceived ideas or beliefs about a group of people onto individuals within that group. Projection occurs when a person assigns their own thoughts or feelings onto another person or situation. Expectations can lead a person to perceive something in a particular way based on what they anticipate or hope to see. Interest can cause a person to focus on certain details or aspects of a situation while ignoring others.

Question 5

Self-disclosure is a key factor in improving our self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure involves sharing personal information with others, which can lead to insights and feedback that improve our self-awareness. By opening up and being vulnerable with others, we can gain a better understanding of ourselves and our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Therefore, self-disclosure is a key factor in improving our self-awareness.

Question 6

The Perceptual theory demonstrates that individuals tend to decide that a behavior is caused by a particular characteristic or event.

Accepted Answer

Perceptual theory primarily deals with how individuals perceive and interpret their sensory experiences, rather than attributing causes to behaviors. Attribution theory is more directly concerned with how individuals infer the causes of behaviors or events.

Question 7

Self-awareness can be best described as:

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness refers to knowing oneself, including one's motivations, preferences, and personality, as well as understanding how these factors influence one's judgment, decisions, and interactions with other people.

Question 8

The "Big Five" model expands the five most prevalent personality factors into an "exhaustive list" that can explain the characteristics linked with satisfaction and success.

Accepted Answer

The "Big Five" model identifies five broad personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism) that describe human personality, but it does not claim to provide an exhaustive list of characteristics linked with satisfaction and success.

Question 9

Sam has a lot of raw content available to make his business proposal.He however,needs to have time to quietly reflect on his own in order to process the available information.Sam's action forms a part of which behavioral factor?

Accepted Answer

Sam's action of taking time to reflect on his own in order to process available information indicates that he is engaging in modes of thinking. Modes of thinking refer to an individual's cognitive processes and decision-making strategies, including the way they analyze, evaluate, and make sense of information.

Question 10

Underestimating the influence of external factors when evaluating others is an underlying element of the self-serving bias of attribution.

Accepted Answer

Underestimating the influence of external factors is actually an underlying element of the fundamental attribution error, not the self-serving bias of attribution. The self-serving bias of attribution involves attributing our own successes to internal factors (such as our abilities or effort) while attributing our failures to external factors (such as bad luck or the actions of others).

Question 11

High self-monitors are usually more consistent than low self-monitors,displaying their feelings and attitude in all situations.

Accepted Answer

High self-monitors are more likely to adapt their behavior to fit the situation, so their consistency may vary depending on the context. Low self-monitors are less likely to adjust their behavior and may display the same feelings and attitude in all situations.

Question 12

Self-perspective involves a capacity to monitor and control those strong but subliminal biases that all of us harbor and that skew our decision making.

Accepted Answer

Self-perspective typically refers to the ability to view oneself from an external viewpoint, rather than the capacity to monitor and control biases. The description given aligns more closely with self-awareness or cognitive bias awareness.

Question 13

Ellen has a high score on the personality factor of openness to experience.She would be considered less intellectual and narrow-minded.

Accepted Answer

High scores on openness to experience are associated with being intellectually curious, open to emotion, interested in art, and willing to explore new things, which contradicts being less intellectual and narrow-minded.

Question 14

Patterns of behavior develop through our reactions to events over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

Patterns of behavior are learned through repeated experiences and reactions to them over a period of time. These patterns become ingrained in our behavior and can shape our actions and reactions to future events.

Question 15

The _____ component of behavior is concerned with the way you process various inputs your brain receives.

Accepted Answer

Modes of thinking refer to the cognitive processes involved in sorting and interpreting information the brain receives, such as perception, attention, memory, and problem-solving. Motivation (A) relates to the drive or desire to engage in behavior, modes of acting (C) refer to the actual physical actions taken, and modes of interacting (D) relate to social interactions and communication with others.

Question 16

A lower level of emotional intelligence enhances self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

A higher level of emotional intelligence enhances self-awareness, as individuals with high emotional intelligence are better able to recognize and understand their own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Lower levels of emotional intelligence may lead to a lack of self-awareness and an inability to accurately perceive and regulate one's own emotions.

Question 17

Jean often steps back and observes the positive or negative impacts that may have influenced her behaviors,attitudes,thoughts or interactions.She is gaining self-awareness through:

Accepted Answer

Jean is gaining self-awareness through self-analysis, which involves reflecting on one's actions, attitudes, thoughts, and interactions to gain insight and understanding about oneself. Emotional stability refers to the ability to manage emotions and remain calm under stress. Modes of acting refer to patterns of behavior that individuals use in different situations. Perception refers to how individuals interpret and make sense of information and experiences. While these concepts may be related to self-awareness, they do not directly correspond to Jean's behavior of stepping back and reflecting.

Question 18

Behavioral modes of interacting affect the way in which we communicate and share opinions with others.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral modes, such as assertiveness, passiveness, and aggressiveness, can heavily influence how a person communicates and shares opinions with others.

Question 19

Relying solely on others' thoughts or beliefs about what is best for us can lead to personal and professional unhappiness.

Accepted Answer

It is important to take into consideration the opinions and advice of others, but ultimately we are the ones who know ourselves best and need to make decisions that align with our own goals, values and desires. Depending solely on what others think may lead us to make choices that are not fulfilling or satisfying for us.

Question 20

Lack of self-awareness can result in incompetence,because the individual does not realize the gap between his or her perception,and the reality of the strengths and competencies in question.

Accepted Answer

Lack of self-awareness can indeed result in incompetence if an individual is unaware of their own strengths and weaknesses, leading to poor decision-making and a lack of development in necessary skills.

Quiz 1: Journey Into Self-Awareness