Self-Concept and Social Identities Quiz

What is the perceived self composed of?

• Set of self-cognitions regarding one's traits, competencies and values

• Set of self-cognitions regarding one's hobbies and interests

• Set of self-cognitions regarding one's physical appearance and clothing style

• Set of self-cognitions regarding one's favorite foods and activities

Answer explanation

The perceived self is composed of self-cognitions about one's traits, competencies, and values.

What determines the standard to measure the ideal self?

• Feedback from family members

• Feedback from friends

• Type of feedback an individual receives

• Feedback from social media

Answer explanation

The standard to measure the ideal self is determined by the type of feedback an individual receives.

What does the ideal self represent?

• Set of traits, competencies and values an individual currently possesses

• Set of traits, competencies and values an individual would like to possess

• Set of traits, competencies and values an individual is forced to possess

• Set of traits, competencies and values an individual dislikes

Answer explanation

The ideal self represents the set of traits, competencies, and values an individual would like to possess.

What are social identities derived from?

• Social media categories

• Social categories to which an individual perceives him/herself as belonging to

• Hobbies and interests

• Physical appearance and clothing style

Answer explanation

Social identities are derived from social categories to which an individual perceives themselves as belonging to.

What do social identities link individuals to?

• Sports teams

• Work colleagues

• Online communities

• Reference groups

Answer explanation

Social identities link individuals to reference groups.

What do social identities establish for the individual?

• Set of role expectations and norms

• Set of academic achievements

• Set of personal preferences

• Set of career goals

Answer explanation

Social identities establish a set of role expectations and norms for the individual.

What may the identity of a Principal be associated with?

• Leadership and order

• Rebelliousness and non-conformity

• Introversion and shyness

• Creativity and spontaneity

Answer explanation

The identity of a Principal may be associated with leadership and order.

What serves as the basis for the ideal self once established the attributes then reinforced the identity?

• Aspired traits, competencies and values associated

• Aspired physical appearance and clothing style

• Aspired hobbies and interests

• Aspired academic achievements

Answer explanation

The ideal self is based on aspired traits, competencies, and values associated with the individual, reinforcing their identity.

According to Bandura, what has been suggested as the basis of the ideal self?

• Externalized competencies and values

• Internalized competencies and values

• Externalized hobbies and interests

• Internalized hobbies and interests

Answer explanation

According to Bandura, the ideal self is based on internalized competencies and values, making it the correct choice.

What reinforces the perceived self?

• Feedback from colleagues

• Feedback from family and friends

• Feedback from social media influencers

• Feedback from strangers

Answer explanation

Feedback from family and friends reinforces the perceived self.