Improving Social Roles Quiz

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What is one way suggested to become a more effective social actor?

Analyzing the behaviors of others

Reflecting on important roles and enriching performances (correct)

Avoiding interactions with family and friends

Promoting oneself through social media

How does the text suggest you may see yourself differently as you work on your social roles?

By ignoring feedback from others

By imitating the behaviors of others

By avoiding social interactions

Through self-reflection and self-improvement (correct)

What does the text imply about the potential for individuals to change their social performances?

Social roles have a fixed nature

It is impossible to transform social performances

Individuals have the capacity to alter their performances (correct)

There are no opportunities for personal growth

In what context does the text mention the idea of starting anew?

When you take on different roles in life Signup and view all the answers

How might enriching performances in social roles affect others around you?

It could result in others noticing positive changes in you Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a key aspect of becoming a better social actor?

Engaging in activities that enhance performances in important roles Signup and view all the answers

What can individuals do to potentially change how they are perceived by others?

Engage in genuine actions that enrich their social roles Signup and view all the answers

What do adolescents and young adults do to author a narrative sense of the self?

Tell stories about their experiences to others, receive feedback, and edit their stories accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the development of a convincing and coherent narrative about the Me?

Conversation, introspection, and storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What is described as potentially the most powerful form of self-transformation invented by humans?

Storytelling Signup and view all the answers

How do young people refine their developing sense of themselves as storytellers?

Seeking interpersonal opportunities to share their stories and receiving feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the significant efforts individuals undertake for self-transformation according to the passage?

Constructing and telling a new story about themselves Signup and view all the answers

How do adolescents create new selves through storytelling according to the passage?

By gaining new experiences and telling stories about them Signup and view all the answers

What role does feedback play in the process of creating a narrative sense of self?

Feedback is essential for monitoring and editing stories about oneself Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of being an agent?

Acting with direction and purpose Signup and view all the answers

At what age do most children acquire a theory of mind?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step towards apprehending the self as a motivated agent?

Understanding that people have inner desires and goals Signup and view all the answers

What concept must be acquired to understand that people's behavior is often motivated by inner desires and goals?

Theory of mind Signup and view all the answers

What age do infants show a strong preference for observing and imitating goal-directed behavior?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What enables children to begin constructing themselves as motivated agents in elementary school years?

Developing theory of mind Signup and view all the answers

Which type of behavior do infants prefer to observe and imitate?

Goal-directed, intentional behavior Signup and view all the answers

What do developmental psychologists refer to as the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?

The time when children become more planful and intentional in pursuing goals Signup and view all the answers

How does schooling reinforce the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?

By placing increasing demands on students to work hard and focus on goals Signup and view all the answers

What determines children's self-esteem according to Robins, Tracy, & Trzesniewski (2008)?

Their relative success in achieving their most cherished goals Signup and view all the answers

What makes motivated agents feel good about themselves?

Achieving their goals and advancing their important values Signup and view all the answers

What impact does achieving valued goals have on children during the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?

It significantly influences self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

How do teachers contribute to the development of children during the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?

By placing demands on students to adhere to schedules and achieve success Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the pursuit of valued goals during the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?

It plays a key role in determining children's self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between sex and gender as presented in the text?

Sex is biological while gender is cultural. Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of intersex relate to the binary understanding of sex?

It challenges the binary understanding of sex. Signup and view all the answers

In which way do gender roles differ from gender itself?

Gender roles are behaviors designated as masculine or feminine in a culture. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between 'masculine' and 'feminine' traits?

'Masculine' and 'feminine' traits are fluid and on a continuum. Signup and view all the answers

What does intersex refer to in the context of sex and gender?

It encompasses conditions where reproductive anatomy does not align with male or female categories. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider 'masculine' and 'feminine' as being on a continuum according to the text?

To account for the fluidity of gender and its traits. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes behaviors, attitudes, and personality traits designated as either masculine or feminine in a given culture?

'Gender roles' Signup and view all the answers