Understanding The Self

What is the self-concept?

• The self-concept is a psychological theory about group behavior.

• The self-concept is an individual's understanding and evaluation of themselves.

• The self-concept is a measure of one's physical appearance.

• The self-concept refers to the opinions of others about an individual.

How does the self-concept develop in children?

• Children develop self-concept only through academic achievements.

• Self-concept is solely determined by genetics.

• Self-concept remains unchanged throughout childhood.

• The self-concept develops through social interactions, feedback, and personal experiences.

What is introspection?

• The study of external behaviors and actions.

• The process of memorizing information.

• The examination of one's own mental and emotional processes.

• A method of analyzing historical events.

What is the overjustification effect?

• The overjustification effect is a method of increasing external rewards.

• The overjustification effect enhances intrinsic motivation.

• The overjustification effect refers to the impact of intrinsic rewards on behavior.

• The overjustification effect is a psychological phenomenon where external rewards reduce intrinsic motivation.

What is social comparison theory?

• Social comparison theory suggests that people should avoid comparing themselves to others to maintain self-esteem.

• Social comparison theory is the idea that individuals evaluate their own worth by comparing themselves to others.

• Social comparison theory is a method for measuring social media engagement.

• Social comparison theory states that individuals should only compare themselves to their closest friends.

What is impression management?

• Impression management is the process of influencing how others perceive you.

• A method for managing financial impressions.

• A strategy for enhancing physical appearance.

• A technique for improving personal hygiene.

How does self-esteem influence behavior?

• Self-esteem has no impact on behavior.

• High self-esteem leads to isolation from others.

• Self-esteem influences behavior by affecting confidence, motivation, and social interactions.

• Self-esteem only affects academic performance.

What role does culture play in shaping the self-concept?

• Culture only affects physical appearance.

• Self-concept is solely determined by genetics.

• Culture plays a crucial role in shaping self-concept by influencing identity, values, and social interactions.

• Culture has no impact on self-concept.

Which of the following is not a function of the self?

• self-knowledge

• self-criticism

• impression management

• self-control

Your friend Jane is interning at a law firm. When you ask her how it's going, she says, "I'm feeling good about it because I'm doing much better than the intern who started a month after me." What kind of social comparison is Jane making?

• impression comparison
  

• upward social comparison

• self-knowledge comparison

• downward social comparison