Question 1

Research suggests that most people have "positive illusions." Explain what positive illusions are, identify the general function of positive illusions, and identify the three different types of positive illusions that people have. Then give an example of each type of positive illusion.

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Question 2

The self-verification motive can also be called the ____________________motive.

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Question 3

How do people learn about themselves? Discuss the different sources of self-knowledge that people have, and how each functions. Are there limits, or weaknesses to these sources of self-knowledge?

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Question 4

Describe the three main jobs of the self.

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Question 5

Pamela is in a study where she has to rate how desirable each person in her class is to her as a friendship partner. Pamela is in a study that probably tests ____________________ theory.

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Question 6

Explain how self-awareness influences eating behavior.

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Question 7

Jacques has a big wrestling match coming up, but he fears that he will lose. The week before the match, he claims that he is "really busy with other studies," and does not practice at all. Even though he may not realize he is doing this, he is setting himself up so that he will have an "excuse" in case he loses the match. Jacques is apparently engaging in ____________________.

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Question 8

Describe the two most significant functions behind self-presentation.

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Question 9

Although his job as an art instructor does not pay very well, Larry really loves his work and loves how it makes him feel. Social psychologists would say that Larry's job is ____________________ rewarding.

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Question 10

Since about the 1970s, it appears that self-esteem in the U.S. has been ____________________ (increasing/decreasing).

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Question 11

Even though she has taken Spanish courses for years and is almost fluent, Ann just enrolled in Spanish I. Why? She loves the feeling of being the smartest person in the room, and loves to get scores of 100%. Ann is apparently driven by a rather strong ____________________ motive.

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Question 12

People try to make impressions on others by explicitly telling other people things about themselves ("I have a lot of experience with this"), by wearing certain brands (e.g., Birkenstock, Stussy, Nike, Prada), and by using certain body language (e.g., strutting or crossing one's legs). These are all examples of ____________________.

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Question 13

The tendencies for people to overestimate their positive qualities, to see themselves as having more control over external events than they really do, and to have an unrealistically optimistic outlook on life are known as ____________________.

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Question 14

People with excessively high self-esteem, self-love, and a selfish orientation are known as ____________________.

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Question 15

Explain the factors that impede changes in the self-concept, and strategies for effecting change and overcoming these impediments.

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Question 16

Compared to people with high self-esteem, people with low self-esteem have ____________________ (similar/different) life goals.

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Question 17

Explain how self-presentation behavior might change depending on the duration of the relationship in question.

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Question 18

How do people with high self-esteem differ from people with low self-esteem? Describe and explain the general differences between these two groups of people.

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Question 19

Is it always advantageous to have high self-esteem rather than low self-esteem? Are people with high self-esteem really smarter, more attractive, and more successful? Discuss the pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of having high self-esteem versus low self-esteem.

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Question 20

Research suggests that most people have high self-esteem and distorted, overly positive views about themselves. How are people able to consistently fool themselves? Discuss at least three different "strategies" or "factors" that enable people to maintain these views.

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Quiz 3: The Self