Chapter 3 Quiz

Question 1

Self-concept definition

Answer 1

Relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself

Question 2

Self-esteem definition

Answer 2

Evaluating of your self worth

Question 3

Personality definition

Answer 3

Characteristic ways you think and behave across a variety of situations

Question 4

Reflected appraisal definition

Answer 4

A mirror - reflects the way we believe others see

Question 5

Significant others definition

Answer 5

People whose opinions you especially value

Question 6

Social comparison definition

Answer 6

Evaluating ourselves by how we compare with others (superior or inferior/same or different)

Question 7

Reference groups definition

Answer 7

Those against which we compare ourselves play an important role in shaping our view of ourselves (and the significance we and others rank our characteristics is important)

Question 8

Characteristics of self-concept

Answer 8

• Subjective
• Cognitive conservatism
• Embracing a positive self-image

Question 9

Subjective definition

Answer 9

Can be distorted for several reasons

Question 10

What can affect self evaluations/self concept?

Answer 10

• Obsolete info
• Distorted feedback
• Perfectionism
• Social expectations

Question 11

Cognitive conservatism

Answer 11

Resistance to change in perception

Question 12

How does on embrace a positive self-image?

Answer 12

• Have a realistic perception of yourself
• Having realistic expectations
• Have the will to change
• Have the skill to change

Question 13

What are the two different kinds of culture in terms of where value is placed?

Answer 13

Collectivist and individualist cultures

Question 14

What is young men’s self esteem tied to?

Answer 14

Having abilities in some way superior to their peers

Question 15

What is young women’s self-esteem tied to?

Answer 15

Success of their social relationship and verbal skills

Question 16

Describe self-fulfilling prophecy

Answer 16

A person has expectations about an event, and subsequent behavior is based on those expectations. Therefore the event is more likely to occur than it would otherwise.

Question 17

What are the 4 steps of self-fulfilling prophecy?

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1. Having an expectation
2. Behaving in accordance with that expectation
3. Coming to pass of the expectation
4. Reinforcing the original expectation

Question 18

Perceived self definition

Answer 18

The person you believe yourself to be (private and honest perceptions of self)

Question 19

Presenting self (face) definition

Answer 19

Public image that we want others to see

Question 20

3 ways to handle a face-to-face impression

Answer 20

1. Manner
2. Appearance
3. Setting

Question 21

Manner definition

Answer 21

Words and nonverbal actions

Question 22

Appearance definition

Answer 22

Personal items used to shape a certain image

Question 23

Setting definition

Answer 23

Physical items we surround ourselves with

Question 24

Self disclosure definition

Answer 24

Deliberately revealing significant info about oneself that would not necessarily be known by others

Question 25

Elements of self disclosure

Answer 25

* Significant * Deliberate * Not know by others

Question 26

What is another name for the model of self-disclosure?

Answer 26

The “Social Penetration Model”

Question 27

What does the Social Penetration Model consist of?

Answer 27

* Breadth | * Depth

Question 28

Breadth definition

Answer 28

Range of subjects discussed

Question 29

Depth definition

Answer 29

Shift from relatively impersonal message the a more personal one

Question 30

Components of the Johari window

Answer 30

* Open area * Blind area * Hidden area * Unknown area

Question 31

Open area definition

Answer 31

Information known to you and to others

Question 32

Blind area definition

Answer 32

Info about you that others are aware of but you are unaware

Question 33

Hidden area definition

Answer 33

Info you know but are unwilling to let others know

Question 34

Unknown area definition

Answer 34

Neither you nor others know info in this area (not yet revealed)

Question 35

What are alternatives to self disclosure?

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* Silence * Lying * Equivocating * Hinting

Question 36

What are the type of lies?

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* Benevolent | * Malevolent

Question 37

Equivocating definition

Answer 37

“Neither a false message nor a clear truth” - finessing the truth

Question 38

Privacy management definition

Answer 38

The choices people make to reveal or conceal information about themselves

Question 39

Is personality biological or social?

Answer 39

Biological

Question 40

What forces affect how we communicate and see ourselves?

Answer 40

* Culture | * Sex and gender

Question 41

What are the types of self-fulfilling prophecy?

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* Self imposed | * Imposed by others

Question 42

Characteristic of impression management

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* We strive to construct multiple identities * Impression management is collaborative * Impression management can be deliberate or unconscious

Question 43

Why manage impressions?

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* To start and manage relationships * To gain compliance of others * To save others’ face * To explore new selves

Question 44

Describe the social penetration model

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Breadth is the amount of things you can talk about, depth is how much you can talk, and the levels of depths are cliché’s, facts, opinions, and feelings

Question 45

Benefits of self-disclosure

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* Catharsis * Reciprocity * Self-clarification * Self-validation * Building and maintaining relationships * Social influence

Question 46

Risks of self-disclosure

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* Rejection * Negative impression * Decrease in relational satisfaction * Loss of influence * Hurting the other person

Question 47

Guidelines for self-disclosure?

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* Is the other person important to you * Are the amount and type appropriate? * Is the risk reasonable? * Will the effect be constructive? * Is it reciprocated?