SOP 3004 Final Exam 2 Questions with
All Correct Answers.
executive self - Answer making decisions, switching between tasks, and exercising (limited)
self-control
self-concept - Answer schema of ourselves; formed by getting info from introspection,
feedback, and social comparison
introspection - Answer one's own thoughts and feelings; "privileged access"; can be
inaccurate (car/attractive model and socks studies)
feedback from others - Answer can change one's self concept; people don't always provide
accurate feedback; aren't always accepting of negative feedback
social comparison - Answer using other's behaviors as a basis for judging oneself
upward social comparison - Answer who's better than you? (identify similarities)
can aid motivation, doesn't always feel good
downward social comparison - Answer who's worse than you? (identify how you're better)
reduces motivation but feels good
appraisal - Answer desire for accurate info; reduces uncertainty and helps people achieve
goals
consistency - Answer desire to get feedback that conforms to one's self-concept; protects
from change
self-enhancement - Answer desire to establish and maintain a positive view of self
self-esteem - Answer one's overall feeling of self-worth
sociometer theory - Answer self-esteem acts as a gauge of perceived belongingness;
emphasis on relational not individual value
advantages of thinking positively towards yourself - Answer - feel that we are effective
, - gauge how we're doing in our social lives
- determine how successfully we meet society's living standards
- may be healthier
basking in reflected glory (BIRGing) - Answer drawing closer to those who make us look good
by association
ex: more likely to identify with FSU after a win
cutting off reflected failure (CORFing) - Answer distancing self from those who make us look
bad by association
ex: not as vocal about being FSU student after a loss
self-serving bias - Answer attribute our accomplishments to ourselves, attribute our failures
to the situation
self-handicapping - Answer actions people take to handicap their own performance in order
to build an excuse for anticipated failure
t/f: sometimes people make up excuses in anticipation of future performance (failure) - Answer
true
the "true" self - Answer people define themselves in different ways in different contexts
ex: Match.com vs job application
public self - Answer focus on self-presentation i.e. impression management, reputation, role
self-presentation - Answer process of controlling the impressions people form of us;
sometimes unconscious
multiple selves - Answer strategic editing of info; revealing certain selves in different
situations
when do people self present? - Answer - in public
-surrounded by members of an outgrip (stand out)
- care about the audience (important to goal)
All Correct Answers.
executive self - Answer making decisions, switching between tasks, and exercising (limited)
self-control
self-concept - Answer schema of ourselves; formed by getting info from introspection,
feedback, and social comparison
introspection - Answer one's own thoughts and feelings; "privileged access"; can be
inaccurate (car/attractive model and socks studies)
feedback from others - Answer can change one's self concept; people don't always provide
accurate feedback; aren't always accepting of negative feedback
social comparison - Answer using other's behaviors as a basis for judging oneself
upward social comparison - Answer who's better than you? (identify similarities)
can aid motivation, doesn't always feel good
downward social comparison - Answer who's worse than you? (identify how you're better)
reduces motivation but feels good
appraisal - Answer desire for accurate info; reduces uncertainty and helps people achieve
goals
consistency - Answer desire to get feedback that conforms to one's self-concept; protects
from change
self-enhancement - Answer desire to establish and maintain a positive view of self
self-esteem - Answer one's overall feeling of self-worth
sociometer theory - Answer self-esteem acts as a gauge of perceived belongingness;
emphasis on relational not individual value
advantages of thinking positively towards yourself - Answer - feel that we are effective
, - gauge how we're doing in our social lives
- determine how successfully we meet society's living standards
- may be healthier
basking in reflected glory (BIRGing) - Answer drawing closer to those who make us look good
by association
ex: more likely to identify with FSU after a win
cutting off reflected failure (CORFing) - Answer distancing self from those who make us look
bad by association
ex: not as vocal about being FSU student after a loss
self-serving bias - Answer attribute our accomplishments to ourselves, attribute our failures
to the situation
self-handicapping - Answer actions people take to handicap their own performance in order
to build an excuse for anticipated failure
t/f: sometimes people make up excuses in anticipation of future performance (failure) - Answer
true
the "true" self - Answer people define themselves in different ways in different contexts
ex: Match.com vs job application
public self - Answer focus on self-presentation i.e. impression management, reputation, role
self-presentation - Answer process of controlling the impressions people form of us;
sometimes unconscious
multiple selves - Answer strategic editing of info; revealing certain selves in different
situations
when do people self present? - Answer - in public
-surrounded by members of an outgrip (stand out)
- care about the audience (important to goal)
