Question 1

Which of the following is most consistent with the research data?

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A)  Self-esteem of Asians is higher than that of Hispanics.
B)  White females have higher self-esteem than white males.
C)  Minority females have lower self-esteem than minority males.
D)  Blacks have higher self-esteem than whites.

Question 2

Research suggests that increases in a culture's affluence and social mobility tend to be accompanied by increases in

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism.
B)  individualism.
C)  stereotyping.
D)  obedience.

Question 3

A difference between narcissists and individuals with high self-esteem is that

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A)  high self-esteem individuals moderate rather than exploit self-enhancement opportunities.
B)  people with high self-esteem have more grandiose self-views.
C)  narcissists are aggressive without provocation.
D)  people with high self-esteem are more sensitive to criticism than narcissists.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT consistent with empirical data?

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A)  Self-esteem is strongly related to happiness.
B)  High self-esteem is a reliable cause of good academic performance.
C)  Self-esteem is unrelated to how quickly love relationships end.
D)  Objective data gathered from peers indicates that people with high self-esteem are more likeable and make better impressions than those with low self-esteem.

Question 5

Tanisha is taking tennis lessons in response to a self-discrepancy in the area of athleticism.She is using the coping technique of

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A)  improving self-awareness.
B)  blunting self-awareness.
C)  expanding the possible self.
D)  changing one's behavior.

Question 6

If you use self-control resources by resisting temptation in a given situation,

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A)  you are more likely to resist temptation in the future.
B)  you may have a hard time resisting the next temptation.
C)  you are more likely to be able to persist at a new and difficult task.
D)  you may have difficulty showing empathy for those who exhibit poor self-control.

Question 7

Daniel sees himself as being similar whether he is at work or with his girlfriend.It is likely that he is

Accepted Answer

A)  delusional.
B)  using deliberate self-destruction.
C)  well-adjusted.
D)  none of these.

Question 8

People assess personal worth through

Accepted Answer

A)  authentic self.
B)  public self.
C)  self-esteem.
D)  self-ideal.

Question 9

According to E.Tory Higgins,which of the following is NOT one of the three types of self-perceptions that people have?

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A)  Unrealistic
B)  Actual
C)  Ideal
D)  Ought

Question 10

The term __________ selves to refer to one's conceptions about the kind of person one might become in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  possible
B)  timeless
C)  potential
D)  expected

Question 11

Describe the role of social comparisons and feedback from others in developing the self-concept.

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Question 12

Ted's mother wears a t­shirt that says "Because I'm your mom,that's why!" She is usually critical of her son and his friends,and only rarely allows him to give his opinion in family decision­making.Ted's mom is exhibiting the traits associated with the ________ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)  permissive
B)  authoritative
C)  authoritarian
D)  neglectful

Question 13

It has been found that,for individuals who have experienced traumatic events,psychological adjustment is best among those who are able to envision a variety of positive selves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Charles has been going out drinking frequently in response to feelings of self-discrepancy.He is using a type of coping technique known as

Accepted Answer

A)  social comparison.
B)  blunting self-awareness.
C)  changing one's behavior.
D)  expanding the possible self.

Question 15

Rachel believes children should be allowed to express themselves at all times.Her children are likely to have lower self-esteem than children raised in a(n)  ________ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)  neglectful
B)  permissive
C)  authoritative
D)  authoritarian

Question 16

People from a collectivistic culture are less likely than those from individualistic cultures to have which of the following traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interdependent view of self
B)  Adjust themselves to needs of the group
C)  Strive for self-satisfaction
D)  Sense of shared responsibility

Question 17

The view that people with negative self-views prefer partners who view them negatively is related to the _________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-enhancement
B)  self-verification
C)  downward comparison
D)  self-serving bias

Question 18

Explain self-efficacy and its relationship to domains.

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Question 19

Internal attributions ascribe causes of behavior to _________ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational
B)  personal
C)  interpersonal
D)  environmental

Question 20

Illusions of control and the "better than average effect" are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-enhancement.
B)  self-improvement.
C)  self-assessment.
D)  self-verification.

Exam 6: The Self

It has been found that,for individuals who have experienced traumatic events,psychological adjustment is best among those who are able to envision a variety of positive selves.

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Which of the following is NOT consistent with empirical data?

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The term __________ selves to refer to one's conceptions about the kind of person one might become in the future.

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According to E.Tory Higgins,which of the following is NOT one of the three types of self-perceptions that people have?

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Internal attributions ascribe causes of behavior to _________ factors.

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Ted's mother wears a t­shirt that says "Because I'm your mom,that's why!" She is usually critical of her son and his friends,and only rarely allows him to give his opinion in family decision­making.Ted's mom is exhibiting the traits associated with the ________ parenting style.

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Explain self-efficacy and its relationship to domains.

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Daniel sees himself as being similar whether he is at work or with his girlfriend.It is likely that he is

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Research suggests that increases in a culture's affluence and social mobility tend to be accompanied by increases in

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Rachel believes children should be allowed to express themselves at all times.Her children are likely to have lower self-esteem than children raised in a(n) ________ parenting style.

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