Question 1

Noxious people _______.
A) criticize and find fault
B) are positive and make you feel good about yourself
C) employ constructive criticism
D) praise and compliment

Accepted Answer

Noxious people are known to criticize and find fault rather than employing constructive criticism, praising or complimenting.

Question 2

Phillip is daydreaming in class and does not hear what the teacher is saying until his name is called. This is an example of _______.
A) selective attention
B) selective exposure
C) perceptual accentuation
D) halo effect

Accepted Answer

Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on a particular stimulus while tuning out other stimuli. In this scenario, Phillip was not paying attention until his name was called, indicating that he was selectively attending to something other than the lesson.

Question 3

Laura was often late to work and didn't get along well with her supervisor. When the cash register came up $100 short, Laura was blamed. The ________ could be the reason she was accused.
A) halo effect
B) self-serving bias
C) reverse halo effect
D) fundamental attribution error.

Accepted Answer

The reverse halo effect, also known as the horn effect, occurs when a negative impression of a person in one area (such as being frequently late or having a poor relationship with a supervisor) influences perceptions of them in other areas, leading to a more negative overall judgment. This could explain why Laura was blamed for the cash register shortage.

Question 4

The extent to which you know yourself accurately is referred to as (the) _______.
A) self
B) self-concept
C) self-awareness
D) self-esteem

Accepted Answer

The extent to which you know yourself accurately is referred to as self-awareness. Self-concept refers to your overall perception of yourself, self-esteem refers to your evaluation of your own worth, and "self" is a broad term that can encompass all aspects of your identity. However, self-awareness specifically pertains to your ability to objectively understand your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Question 5

Which one of the four selves represents truths about yourself that neither you nor others know?
A) hidden self
B) blind self
C) open self
D) unknown self

Accepted Answer

The unknown self represents truths about yourself that neither you nor others know. The hidden self refers to aspects of yourself that you deliberately keep hidden from others, while the blind self represents aspects of yourself that others can see but you cannot. The open self refers to aspects of yourself that are known to both you and others.

Question 6

Noticing, reading, and listening to numerous advertisements for the car you just bought is an example of _______.
A) selective attention
B) selective exposure
C) proximity
D) resemblance

Accepted Answer

Selective exposure refers to the tendency to favor information that reinforces pre-existing views while avoiding contradictory information. After purchasing a car, individuals are more likely to notice and pay attention to advertisements related to that car, as it aligns with their recent decision and interests.

Question 7

Which of the following is the definition of cognitive self-esteem?
A) your preoccupancy with your weaknesses
B) your feelings about yourself in light if your analysis of your strengths and weaknesses
C) your thinking about your strengths and weaknesses
D) your verbal and nonverbal behaviors

Accepted Answer

Cognitive self-esteem refers to the way you think about your strengths and weaknesses, focusing on the cognitive aspect of self-assessment.

Question 8

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly and on time to his job interview. Therefore, the interviewer also assumes he is intelligent and capable. This is an example of the _______.
A) self-serving bias
B) self-fulfilling prophecy
C) halo effect
D) reverse halo effect

Accepted Answer

The halo effect occurs when one positive characteristic of a person (such as being well-dressed and friendly) leads someone to make a generalized positive evaluation of that person in other areas (such as intelligence and capability), even without direct evidence.

Question 9

Your________ varies in size depending on the situation you're in and the person with whom you're interacting.
A) hidden self
B) blind self
C) open self
D) unknown self

Accepted Answer

The open self refers to the part of ourselves that we show to others, and its size can vary depending on the specific situation and person we're interacting with. This is in contrast to the hidden self (part of ourselves we purposely keep hidden), blind self (part of ourselves that others are aware of, but we are not), and unknown self (part of ourselves that we are not aware of).

Question 10

C.H. Cooley's concept of the looking glass self says that _______.
A) you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up
B) significant others learn their self-concepts from your verbal and nonverbal messages
C) you interpret and evaluate your own behavior
D) your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you

Accepted Answer

Cooley's looking glass self theory states that our self-concept is formed by seeing ourselves through the perspectives of others, or the "looking glass." Our sense of self is largely derived from our perception of how others see us, which is then incorporated into our own self-image. Therefore, our self-concept develops through looking at the image of ourselves that others reveal to us.

Question 11

Kelvin is very open about his political views and discusses them with anyone who will listen. This is an example of information in his ________ self.
A) open
B) blind
C) hidden
D) assertive

Accepted Answer

Kelvin is very open about his political views, therefore this information is in his open self. The blind self includes information that others can see about us, but we are not aware of ourselves, while the hidden self includes information that we are aware of, but choose not to reveal to others. The term "assertive self" is not commonly used in psychology to describe information about one's self.

Question 12

Andre assumed Rachel worked at the hospital because she was dressed in scrubs. This is an example of the rule of _______.
A) contrast.
B) similarity.
C) stereotyping.
D) proximity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Andre assumed Rachel worked at the hospital...

Question 13

The four contributors to self-concept are others' images of you, social comparisons, self-evaluations, and _______.
A) your genetic make-up
B) regional characteristics
C) your schooling
D) cultural teachings

Accepted Answer

Cultural teachings refer to the beliefs, values, and expectations that are passed down from one generation to another within a cultural group. These teachings can play a significant role in shaping an individual's self-concept, as they provide a framework for understanding one's place in the world and the expectations that others may have for them. Other factors, such as genetics, regional characteristics, and schooling, may also influence self-concept to some extent, but they are not as closely tied to cultural influences as the beliefs and values that are embedded in cultural teachings.

Question 14

Gestures like rubbing your nose when you get angry, traits such as a distinct body odor, or significant details such as fight strategies, and repressed experiences are all examples of the _______.
A) hidden self
B) blind self
C) open self
D) unknown self

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gestures like rubbing your nose when you...

Question 15

Your friend, Pat, was born into a wealthy family. Every time he succeeds in life, people claim it's due to his family's money. This would be an example of _______.
A) a fundamental attribution error
B) perceptual accentuation
C) consistency
D) overattribution

Accepted Answer

Overattribution occurs when people attribute someone's success or behavior to one factor, such as Pat's family's wealth, ignoring other possible factors.

Question 16

You see a group of people physically close together and conclude they are friends or coworkers. This is the principle of _______.
A) proximity
B) similarity
C) selective attention
D) selective exposure

Accepted Answer

The principle of proximity states that people who are physically close together are more likely to form a relationship or connection. Therefore, seeing a group of people physically close together would lead to the assumption that they are friends or coworkers.

Question 17

In this stage of the perceptual process, you create "cognitive tags."
A) organization
B) memory
C) recall
D) stimulation

Accepted Answer

Memory is the stage of the perceptual process where cognitive tags are created to store information for future retrieval.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a self-affirmation?
A) I don't blame that girl for saying "no," I'm kind of a loser.
B) I'm a worthy person but there's always room for improvement.
C) My sister is so much smarter than I will ever be.
D) I barely studied for this test; I'm going to do poorly.

Accepted Answer

Option B is a self-affirmation because it acknowledges that the individual is already a worthy person, while also recognizing that there is always potential for growth and improvement. The other options either have negative self-talk or comparisons to others, which are not self-affirmations.

Question 19

During this stage of interpersonal perception, you give signals some kind of meaning.
A) stimulation
B) organization-interpretation
C) interpretation-evaluation
D) memory

Accepted Answer

Interpretation-evaluation is the stage where you interpret the signals received during the stimulation stage and give them meaning. This is where you make judgments and evaluations based on your perception of the signals.

Question 20

Which one of the four selves represents information you know about yourself but others do not.
A) hidden self
B) blind self
C) open self
D) unknown self

Accepted Answer

The hidden self represents information that you know about yourself but choose not to share with others.

Quiz 3: Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Noxious people _______.

Phillip is daydreaming in class and does not hear what the teacher is saying until his name is called. This is an example of _______.

Laura was often late to work and didn't get along well with her supervisor. When the cash register came up $100 short, Laura was blamed. The ________ could be the reason she was accused.

The extent to which you know yourself accurately is referred to as (the) _______.

Which one of the four selves represents truths about yourself that neither you nor others know?

Noticing, reading, and listening to numerous advertisements for the car you just bought is an example of _______.

Which of the following is the definition of cognitive self-esteem?

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly and on time to his job interview. Therefore, the interviewer also assumes he is intelligent and capable. This is an example of the _______.

Your________ varies in size depending on the situation you're in and the person with whom you're interacting.

C.H. Cooley's concept of the looking glass self says that _______.

Kelvin is very open about his political views and discusses them with anyone who will listen. This is an example of information in his ________ self.

Andre assumed Rachel worked at the hospital because she was dressed in scrubs. This is an example of the rule of _______.

The four contributors to self-concept are others' images of you, social comparisons, self-evaluations, and _______.

Gestures like rubbing your nose when you get angry, traits such as a distinct body odor, or significant details such as fight strategies, and repressed experiences are all examples of the _______.

Your friend, Pat, was born into a wealthy family. Every time he succeeds in life, people claim it's due to his family's money. This would be an example of _______.

You see a group of people physically close together and conclude they are friends or coworkers. This is the principle of _______.

In this stage of the perceptual process, you create "cognitive tags."

Which of the following is an example of a self-affirmation?

During this stage of interpersonal perception, you give signals some kind of meaning.

Which one of the four selves represents information you know about yourself but others do not.