CHapter 2 Check Up

What might a person with high self-esteem say to explain a poor grade on a test?

• I'm not smart enough.
• I didn't study enough.
• I never do well on tests.
• The teacher doesn't like me.

What term refers to how much a person respects and likes himself or herself?

• sef-actualized
• identity
• personality
• self-esteem

Which of the following is a personality trait of a self-actualized person?

• unrealistic
• afraid to be different
• unprejudiced
• dependent

Some psychologists think high self-esteem has a positive implact on health.

• True
• False

Focusing on your appearance may lower your self-esteem.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a central trait used to describe personality?

• extroversion

• self - esteem

• self - actualization

• belonging

Your ___________ consists of the behaviors, attitudes, feelings, and ways of thinking that make you an individual.

• self-esteem
• personality
• self-actualization
• identity

Evaluate which of the following is the most conscientious.

• Victoria is often late for practice.
• David never studies and sleeps in class.
• Erica always keeps her room clean.
• Miguel rarely finishes his homework.

Identify the two main factors that determine how your personality develops.

• culture and tradition
• family and friends
• appearance and gender
• heredity and environment

Identify the factor that does NOT influence personality.

• heredity
• friends
• culture
• eye color