Question 1

Fifteen-year-old Angela's belief that she is, in effect, an actor whose performance is watched constantly by her peers is a phenomenon referred to as

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The phenomenon referred to as the belief that one is constantly being watched by others and performing for an "audience" is known as the imaginary audience.

Question 2

Veronica describes herself as an "ambitious, fun-loving Catholic who is going to be a nurse someday." Veronica is probably

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Veronica's statement suggests that she has a clear understanding of her personal identity and future goals, which is more typical of an adolescent than a younger child. Additionally, her reference to being a Catholic may suggest that she is old enough to have formed her own religious beliefs and values.

Question 3

Abby is six years old while Sheena is 13 years old. Compared to Abby's self-description, Sheena's self-description is likely to be

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As children grow older, they begin to develop more abstract self-descriptions that go beyond physical qualities and possessions, taking into consideration personal characteristics and relationships. Therefore, Sheena's self-description is likely to be more abstract compared to Abby's.

Question 4

Chan's self-concept includes statements about his attitudes, personality traits, religious beliefs, and occupational goals. How old is Chan?

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Chan's self-concept includes statements about his personality traits, beliefs, and goals. These are aspects of self-concept that typically develop during the later childhood years and adolescence. Therefore, Chan is likely around 15 years old. Options A, B, and C are too young to have such a well-developed sense of self-concept.

Question 5

Rina's self-concept includes mention of emotions, social groups to which she belongs, and comparisons of herself to others. How old is Rina?

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Question 6

Self-awareness is usually well established by the age of

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Research suggests that self-awareness is usually well established by the age of two years. By this age, children begin to recognize themselves in mirrors, use personal pronouns to refer to themselves, and understand that their own thoughts and feelings can be different from those of others.

Question 7

Evidence for growing self-awareness between the ages of 18 and 24 months includes the fact that children of this age

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The ability to know one's own age and gender is a sign of self-awareness and is often demonstrated by children between the ages of 18 and 24 months. Option A is incorrect because by 18 months, many children can recognize themselves in a mirror. Option B is incorrect because research has shown that children of this age group show more interest in photographs of themselves compared to those of other children. Option C is incorrect because children of this age often use personal pronouns to refer to themselves.

Question 8

Teenagers' tendency to believe that their experiences and feelings are unique, and that no one has ever felt or thought as they do is known as

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The tendency to believe that one's experiences and feelings are unique and special is known as the personal fable, which is a common cognitive distortion in adolescence.

Question 9

Sixteen-year-old Ingrid discovered a spot on her blouse after she arrived at school. Ingrid is afraid that everyone will notice the spot and think she is stupid. Which of the following best describes Ingrid's beliefs?

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Ingrid's fear of others noticing the spot on her blouse and judging her negatively suggests that she believes in the imaginary audience, which is the belief that others are constantly watching and evaluating one's behavior and appearance.

Question 10

If you ask Eva, a preschooler, to describe herself she is most likely to say

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Question 11

Adolescent egocentrism is characterized by

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Adolescent egocentrism is characterized by a belief that they are the focus of others' thinking. This means that adolescents tend to believe that everyone is constantly thinking about them and their thoughts and feelings. It is a form of self-absorption that can lead to feelings of self-consciousness and insecurities. However, this does not necessarily mean that they are unable to understand that others have different perspectives or that they are indifferent about what others think of them.

Question 12

The foundation or first step of developing a self-concept occurs when children

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The foundation or first step of developing a self-concept is when children become aware that they exist independently of other people and objects in the environment. This is known as "self-recognition" and usually occurs between the ages of 18-24 months, when children are able to recognize themselves in a mirror or photograph.

Question 13

As children grow from preschoolers to adolescents, their self-concepts become

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As children grow from preschoolers to adolescents, their self-concepts become more elaborate and richer. This means that they develop a more complex understanding of themselves, including their personality traits, abilities, values, and social identities. They also become more aware of how others perceive them and how they fit into various social groups. This type of self-concept helps them navigate the challenges and opportunities of adolescence and beyond.

Question 14

Who is most likely to say, "Mine!" while playing with toys?

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Question 15

The self-absorption characteristic of the teen-age search for identity is called

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Adolescent egocentrism refers to the self-absorption characteristic of the teen-age search for identity. This is where teenagers tend to believe that their experiences, thoughts, and feelings are unique and more significant than those of others.

Question 16

Between the ages of six and eight, children's descriptions of themselves are likely to

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Question 17

Two-year-old Chris "helps" his dad change the oil in the car and ends up with a black oil streak on his cheek. When they come into the house, his dad takes him into the bathroom to clean up. Based on what you know about self-awareness in two-year-olds, what would you expect Chris to do when he looks in the mirror?

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Two-year-olds are usually capable of recognizing themselves in mirrors and may touch or try to remove any marks on their faces that they see in the reflection. Therefore, it is likely that Chris will reach up and touch the black spot on his cheek when he looks in the mirror.

Question 18

The attitudes, behaviours, and values that a person believes make him or her a unique individual are referred to as the person's

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Self-concept refers to a person's beliefs about themselves, including their attitudes, behaviours, and values that they see as unique to themselves. Specification, imaginary audience, and personal fable are all related concepts in adolescent development, but they do not directly relate to a person's beliefs about themselves as an individual.

Question 19

Toddlers who were self-aware were

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Self-aware toddlers are more likely to use the word "mine" when playing with toys than children who are not self-aware,because they have a sense of continuity of the self over time.

Question 20

Dr. Jones conducts a study in which he places a red mark on toddlers' noses and then places them in front of a mirror. Dr. Jones appears to be interested in

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Dr. Jones is interested in studying self-awareness in toddlers by observing their reactions to the red mark on their noses in front of a mirror.

Quiz 11: B: Understanding Self and Others