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What is a common characteristic of people with positivity illusions according to the text?
What is one self-enhancement strategy mentioned in the text to maintain positive self-views?
What is a common outcome associated with self-handicapping according to the text?
What is a key feature of partisan processing as discussed in the text?
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How do people with positivity illusions tend to perceive control in chance-based tasks according to the text?
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Which self-enhancement strategy is more likely to be employed when an individual doubts their ability?
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What concept involves seeking accurate information and increasing certainty in self-knowledge?
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Which term refers to the preference for tasks that are highly capable of measuring characteristics of the self?
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In the context of uncertainty about a valued ability, what self-assessment behavior is likely to occur?
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Which phenomenon suggests that most people rate themselves above average in various traits, skills, and roles?
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What term describes the tendency to claim more positive attributes in self-evaluation than is statistically possible?
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Which strategy involves individuals seeking tasks that offer accurate measures of their characteristics?
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What is a subtle strategy mentioned in the text related to positivity illusions?
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In what situations may illusions related to self-enhancement not be beneficial?
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Which of the following is a cultural difference mentioned in the text regarding self-enhancement?
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How does the text describe the relationship between self-enhancement and liking over time in a study of group dynamics?
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What subtle strategy is mentioned in the text for maintaining positive beliefs about oneself?
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How does the text describe the relationship between self-enhancement and narcissism based on a study?
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Study Notes
Positivity Illusions
- People with positivity illusions often see themselves as more competent, likable, and in control than others see them.
- Self-serving biases, such as taking credit for successes and blaming failures on external factors, are common strategies for maintaining positive self-views.
- Self-handicapping, a strategy where individuals create obstacles that impede their performance, can lead to a perception of lesser ability, mitigating potential negative outcomes.
- A key feature of partisan processing is the selective attention to information that supports positive self-views while disregarding information that contradicts them.
- Individuals with positivity illusions often attribute positive outcomes in chance-based tasks to their own skill and negative outcomes to bad luck.
- Self-affirmation, where one reflects on positive personal values, is often employed when individuals doubt their ability.
- Self-verification, a process of seeking accurate information to increase certainty in self-knowledge, is vital for maintaining consistency in self-perception.
- Self-focused tasks, which allow for accurate measurement of self-characteristics, are preferred by individuals seeking to understand their abilities.
- When individuals are uncertain about a valued ability, they are likely to engage in self-assessment behaviors to confirm and solidify their self-image.
- The above average effect suggests that most people perceive themselves as better than average in various traits, skills, and roles.
- The better-than-average effect describes the tendency for individuals to claim more positive attributes in self-evaluation than statistically possible.
- Self-assessment is a strategy where individuals choose tasks that provide accurate measures of their characteristics.
- A subtle strategy for maintaining positive beliefs about oneself is to subtly focus on evidence that supports a positive self-view while downplaying contradictory evidence.
- Illusions may not be beneficial in situations where individuals need to accurately assess their abilities and limitations to make informed decisions.
- Across cultures, individuals may exhibit different levels of self-enhancement, with some cultures prioritizing modesty.
- A study of group dynamics showed that self-enhancement is negatively related to group liking over time, suggesting that excessive self-promotion can lead to negative perceptions from others.
- A subtle strategy for maintaining positive beliefs about oneself is to focus on strengths and accomplishments, disregarding weaknesses and failures.
- A study found that self-enhancement could be linked to narcissism, implying that individuals with high levels of self-enhancement may exhibit narcissistic traits.
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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.
