COS102 Introduction to New Media Studies Quiz

Strategically, how might someone resolve the question: "Am I who I say I am, or am I what other people say I am?"

• By ignoring all opinions

• By reflecting on both self-perception and external feedback

• By only listening to friends

• By changing their name

What is self-concept?

• Your overall understanding and evaluation of who you are, including your traits, abilities, and roles.

• The way others perceive you only.

• The physical appearance of a person.

• The knowledge you gain from school subjects.

Which of the following is NOT a way others influence our self-concept?

• Telling us who we are.

• Telling us what we look like.

• Telling us how they feel about us.

• Telling us what we should eat for lunch.

How does self-concept develop over time?

• Through a combination of interaction with others and your own experiences and interpretations.

• Only through personal experiences.

• Only through what others tell us.

• Through reading books about psychology.

A student is told, "You have your grandfather’s nose." According to the material, what aspect of self-concept is being influenced?

• Traits and abilities

• Physical appearance

• Emotional feelings

• Academic performance

How do "Cultural Teachings" influence self-concept?

• By teaching us to compare ourselves with others.

• By shaping our self-concept through experiences of success or failure.

• By teaching what is “good,” “competent,” and “acceptable.”

• By helping us interpret people’s reactions.

A student feels more confident after receiving positive feedback from classmates. Which source of self-concept does this situation best illustrate?

• Social Comparison

• Looking Glass Self

• Cultural Teachings

• Self-Perception

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of "Self-Perception"?

• A person changes their self-view after interpreting others’ reactions.

• A person judges themselves based on cultural standards.

• A person feels successful after observing their own achievements.

• A person compares themselves to their peers.

Why is it necessary to improve self-awareness and personal development among individuals in a group?

• To enhance group dynamics and individual growth

• To increase competition among group members

• To reduce the need for communication

• To make group work less effective

Who developed the Johari Window and in what year?

• Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in 1955

• Sigmund Freud in 1920

• Carl Jung in 1945

• Abraham Maslow in 1960