Psychology -The Self Quiz

What does the identity iceberg model help to illustrate?

• The visible and hidden aspects of a person's identity

• The timeline of a person's life

• The hobbies and interests of a person

• The career path of a person

Which of the following would be a visible characteristic on the identity iceberg?

• I'm a Dog Lover

• I grew up on Long Island

• I am white

• I am creative

Which of the following represents the aspects of the individual self?

• I am a 55 year old Italian-American male.

• I am friends with Elton John, and work for the President of the US.

• I am a Yankee fan, who enjoys playing softball and tennis and likes the Simpsons.

• My coworkers consider me their immediate supervisor.

Which type of self is related to acquaintances?

• Individual Self

• Relational Self

• Collective Self

• Personal Self

What is self perception?

• The view others have of a person

• The view a person has of themselves

• The way a person perceives others' feelings

• The way others perceive a person's characteristics

What is the main idea of the Self Verification Theory?

• We want others to see us the way we see ourselves.

• We want to see ourselves the way others see us.

• We want to change how others see us.

• We want to ignore how others perceive us.

According to the Self Verification Theory, what do people want to confirm?

• Their social status

• Their self-concept

• Their intelligence

• Their popularity

What is the main idea of the Self Enhancement Theory?

• People tend to view themselves negatively compared to others.

• People have a natural tendency to view themselves positively/better than others.

• People view others more positively than themselves.

• People have no preference in how they view themselves or others.

How do people behave according to the Self Enhancement Theory?

• They behave in a way that others will view them negatively.

• They behave in a way that others will view them with fear.

• They behave without concern for others' views.

• They behave in a way that others will view them positively.

When asked to rate others, what do people tend to choose?

• Above average

• Average

• Below average

• No preference