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1. Your self is formed at infancy and remains fairly static over time and life experience.
A) True
B) False
2. The process of social comparison can result in positive or negative self-esteem,
depending on whether you compare favorably or unfavorably with others.
A) True
B) False
3. Your self-concept is based upon the sets of beliefs, attitudes, and values your significant
others have about you.
A) True
B) False
4. Your self-fulfilling prophecies can result in both positive and negative predictions about
your future behavior.
A) True
B) False
5. According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, the greater the discrepancy between your ideal
self and your ought self, the higher your self-esteem.
A) True
B) False
6. Culture can be defined as a coherent set of attitudes, values, and practices held by an
individual.
A) True
B) False
7. In individualistic cultures, your self and your needs take precedence over the needs and
interests of the group or collective.
A) True
B) False
8. Your “face” is an aspect of the self that only you can see.
A) True
B) False
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9. If you lose face, feelings of shame, humiliation, and embarrassment may result.
A) True
B) False
10. By wearing different masks at different times, you are better able to keep your self
private.
A) True
B) False
11. The three stages of the perception process are salience, organization, and interpretation.
A) True
B) False
12. The fundamental attribution error results from attributing others’ behaviors to external
rather than internal causes.
A) True
B) False
13. A halo effect can occur when you attribute positive characteristics to someone without
actually observing those qualities.
A) True
B) False
14. Stereotyping results in only negative generalizations about other social groups.
A) True
B) False
15. You make algebraic impressions as a result of forming quick first impressions of the
people you meet.
A) True
B) False
16. When you pay attention to specific stimuli or information in your environment while
simultaneously ignoring other stimuli, you are engaging in the selection step of perception.
A) True
B) False
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17. The Gestalts you form of other people may be positive or negative.
A) True
B) False
18. If you ignore the positive or good in someone who you do not like, you are
demonstrating the horn effect.
A) True
B) False
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