18 Questions
What is a common characteristic of people with positivity illusions according to the text?
They dismiss negative attributes as unimportant.
What is one self-enhancement strategy mentioned in the text to maintain positive self-views?
Self-handicapping
What is a common outcome associated with self-handicapping according to the text?
Enhancing positive outcomes despite adversity
What is a key feature of partisan processing as discussed in the text?
Preferring information that aligns with personal views
How do people with positivity illusions tend to perceive control in chance-based tasks according to the text?
They overestimate control and anticipate positive outcomes.
Which self-enhancement strategy is more likely to be employed when an individual doubts their ability?
Self-handicapping
What concept involves seeking accurate information and increasing certainty in self-knowledge?
Self-Verification
Which term refers to the preference for tasks that are highly capable of measuring characteristics of the self?
Self-Assessment
In the context of uncertainty about a valued ability, what self-assessment behavior is likely to occur?
Preferring high diagnosticity tasks
Which phenomenon suggests that most people rate themselves above average in various traits, skills, and roles?
Better-than-average effect
What term describes the tendency to claim more positive attributes in self-evaluation than is statistically possible?
Self-Enhancement
Which strategy involves individuals seeking tasks that offer accurate measures of their characteristics?
Self-Verification
What is a subtle strategy mentioned in the text related to positivity illusions?
Recalling more desirable acts than what objective observers see
In what situations may illusions related to self-enhancement not be beneficial?
When they fail to provide interpersonal benefits
Which of the following is a cultural difference mentioned in the text regarding self-enhancement?
Western cultures self-enhance less than Eastern cultures
How does the text describe the relationship between self-enhancement and liking over time in a study of group dynamics?
Self-enhancement was related to liking at time 1 but not at time 2
What subtle strategy is mentioned in the text for maintaining positive beliefs about oneself?
Forgetting negative feedback preferentially
How does the text describe the relationship between self-enhancement and narcissism based on a study?
Self-enhancement was positively associated with narcissism
Test your knowledge on positive illusions and the tendency for individuals to prioritize positive traits over negative ones. Explore concepts such as illusions of control, unrealistic optimism, and self-enhancing biases.
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