Self-Presentation Quiz

What is self-presentation?

• The act of presenting oneself to others

• A type of public speaking

• A form of artistic expression

• A method of writing

Why do people self-present?

• To hide their true identity

• To influence others' perceptions

• To practice public speaking

• To entertain themselves

When do people self-present?

• Only during interviews

• In social interactions

• Only in professional settings

• When alone

How do people self-present?

• By ignoring social norms

• By adapting their behavior to the situation

• By being completely honest at all times

• By avoiding all interactions

What do people hope to obtain from self-presenting (i.e., goals)?

• To confuse others

• To achieve social acceptance

• To avoid all social interactions

• To become invisible

Which of the following is an example of a social/demographic category?

• Cooking

• Race

• Eye color

• Extraversion

What is an example of a behavior as it relates to self-concept?

• Donating

• Hair color

• Web design

• Athletic ability

Which of the following is considered a skill in the context of self-concept?

• Math

• Cooking

• Extraversion

• Beliefs

What personality trait is mentioned in the diagram related to self-concept?

• Memory

• Volunteer

• Conscientiousness

• Skateboarding

What is self-perception according to Bem (1972)?

• Infer our attitudes, abilities, beliefs, traits from our past thoughts, feelings, behaviors

• Compare our abilities, attitudes, beliefs to those of others

• Observe or imagine how others view us

• Recall social cognitive goal of a positive self-image