Question 1

People who see themselves as being similar across different social roles (e.g., with friends, at work, at school, with parents) are better adjusted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Self-defeating behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   self-efficacy failure.
B)   counterproductive strategies.
C)   deliberate self-destruction.
D)   trade-offs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Most of us have

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A)   no public self.
B)   one public self.
C)   a number of public selves.
D)   a public self for family and friends, and another for strangers.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Amy believes that she is outgoing and fun to be around.  This belief is most likely to change under which of the following conditions?

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A)   She takes a class in psychology.
B)   She leaves college to take a job in another state.
C)   Her parents tell her that she is actually quite shy.
D)   She reads a book that explains outgoing people are not as likely to have friends as more reserved people.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The notion of "basking in reflected glory" was proposed by

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A)   Albert Bandura.
B)   Robert Cialdini.
C)   Roy Baumeister.
D)   Martin Seligman.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The habitual use of misguided or ineffective strategies for achieving desirable outcomes is called

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A)   deliberate self-destruction.
B)   trade-off.
C)   ingratiation.
D)   counterproductive.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of ingratiation?

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A)   Theo gives a sincere compliment to his psychology instructor.
B)   Ted does a favor for a neighbor.
C)   Theresa plays up her strong points to her boss.
D)   Terry goes along with some new friends to a movie that he doesn't really want to see.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Miles was trying to decide whether to go to the cafeteria to eat, or take a nap between classes. This is an example of

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A)   self-handicapping.
B)   self-regulation.
C)   self-efficacy.
D)   self-dilemma.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Social comparison theory proposes that we compare ourselves to others in order to

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A)   feel superior.
B)   improve our ideal self.
C)   assess our abilities and opinions.
D)   set higher standards for ourselves.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Self-efficacy emphasizes  _____.

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A)   other's perception of one's skills
B)   actual skills that one possesses
C)   the ability to learn new skills
D)   the belief about what one can do with one's skillsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The tendency to use similar causal explanations for a wide variety of events in one's life is known as

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A)   self-attribution.
B)   explanatory style.
C)   self-categorization.
D)   homogeneity of attribution.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a coping technique used to deal with self-discrepancies?

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A)   Consuming alcohol.
B)   Being more optimistic about your actual abilities.
C)   Avoiding situations that increase self-awareness.
D)   Changing behaviors to be more in line with personal standards.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true of self-esteem according to the research?

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A)   Self-esteem is generally stable over time.
B)   People vary in the degree to which they experience self-esteem as stable.
C)   Self-esteem may fluctuate in the short term in response to situational factors.
D)   Happiness causes high self-esteem.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A reference group is always made up of people who know each other well.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Procrastination is considered a self-defeating behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would NOT be considered good advice for someone looking to boost self-esteem?

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A)   Emphasize your own strengths.
B)   Listen to the goals of close confidants.
C)   Set a reasonable comparison group.
D)   Recognize and eliminate negative self-talk.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The tendency to use various strategies to maintain a positive view of the self is called

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A)   self-verification.
B)   self-serving bias.
C)   self-enhancement.
D)   fundamental attribution error.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Someone who says, "I probably won't do well on the exam because I was up all night with a sick friend," is using the strategy of

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A)   projection.
B)   reaction formation.
C)   self-handicapping.
D)   basking in reflected glory.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The tendency to sabotage one's performance to provide an excuse for possible failure is called

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A)   self-centered bias.
B)   self-serving bias.
C)   self-handicapping.
D)   basking in reflected failure.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Criticizing others, in an effort to raise self-esteem, is counterproductive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: The Self

Which of the following is NOT a coping technique used to deal with self-discrepancies?

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Which of the following is NOT true of self-esteem according to the research?

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Which of the following would NOT be considered good advice for someone looking to boost self-esteem?

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The tendency to use various strategies to maintain a positive view of the self is called

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The notion of "basking in reflected glory" was proposed by

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Most of us have

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Miles was trying to decide whether to go to the cafeteria to eat, or take a nap between classes. This is an example of

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Self-defeating behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT

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Criticizing others, in an effort to raise self-esteem, is counterproductive.

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Procrastination is considered a self-defeating behavior.

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The tendency to use similar causal explanations for a wide variety of events in one's life is known as

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Which of the following is NOT an example of ingratiation?

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Social comparison theory proposes that we compare ourselves to others in order to

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The tendency to sabotage one's performance to provide an excuse for possible failure is called

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People who see themselves as being similar across different social roles (e.g., with friends, at work, at school, with parents) are better adjusted.

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A reference group is always made up of people who know each other well.

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Amy believes that she is outgoing and fun to be around. This belief is most likely to change under which of the following conditions?

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Someone who says, "I probably won't do well on the exam because I was up all night with a sick friend," is using the strategy of

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Self-efficacy emphasizes _____.

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The habitual use of misguided or ineffective strategies for achieving desirable outcomes is called

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