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Which theory suggests that individuals derive their self-concept from observing their own behavior?
Which theory suggests that individuals derive their self-concept from observing their own behavior?
- Self-perception theory (correct)
- Self-enhancement theory
- Self-schema theory
- Social cognition theory
What is the process by which individuals present a public image of themselves that is consistent with personal or social values and goals?
What is the process by which individuals present a public image of themselves that is consistent with personal or social values and goals?
- Impression management (correct)
- Self-monitoring
- Self-categorization
- Social facilitation
According to self-schema theory, what are the cognitive structures that represent an individual's knowledge and beliefs about themselves?
According to self-schema theory, what are the cognitive structures that represent an individual's knowledge and beliefs about themselves?
- Self-construals
- Self-concepts
- Self-categorizations
- Self-schemas (correct)
Which of the following is a strategy used by individuals to maintain a positive self-image and enhance their self-esteem?
Which of the following is a strategy used by individuals to maintain a positive self-image and enhance their self-esteem?
What is the process by which individuals form impressions and make inferences about others based on limited information?
What is the process by which individuals form impressions and make inferences about others based on limited information?
Which theory suggests that individuals organize their self-knowledge into cognitive structures called self-schemas?
Which theory suggests that individuals organize their self-knowledge into cognitive structures called self-schemas?
What theory suggests that all humans have a basic motivation to grow, improve, and enhance specifically through close social relationships?
What theory suggests that all humans have a basic motivation to grow, improve, and enhance specifically through close social relationships?
Which theory involves organizing beliefs about self-relevant information to convey self-competence?
Which theory involves organizing beliefs about self-relevant information to convey self-competence?
What type of impression management tactic involves adjusting oneself to gain social influence?
What type of impression management tactic involves adjusting oneself to gain social influence?
Which cognitive bias involves beliefs that depart from reality to maintain a favorable attitude?
Which cognitive bias involves beliefs that depart from reality to maintain a favorable attitude?
According to self-perception theory, what do individuals do to infer their own motivations, attitudes, values, and core traits?
According to self-perception theory, what do individuals do to infer their own motivations, attitudes, values, and core traits?
What type of information overload occurs when individuals base their beliefs on assumptions that do not hold up to reality?
What type of information overload occurs when individuals base their beliefs on assumptions that do not hold up to reality?
Which heuristic involves preferring the simplest answer without considering all possible alternatives?
Which heuristic involves preferring the simplest answer without considering all possible alternatives?
'High Self Monitor' individuals are characterized by what trait?
'High Self Monitor' individuals are characterized by what trait?
What does 'Cognitive Miser' refer to in the context of social cognition?
What does 'Cognitive Miser' refer to in the context of social cognition?
Which of the following best describes the concept of impression management?
Which of the following best describes the concept of impression management?
What is self-enhancement?
What is self-enhancement?
What is the primary focus of social cognition?
What is the primary focus of social cognition?
Which theory suggests that individuals develop a set of beliefs and attitudes about themselves based on their experiences?
Which theory suggests that individuals develop a set of beliefs and attitudes about themselves based on their experiences?
According to self-perception theory, how do individuals determine their attitudes and beliefs?
According to self-perception theory, how do individuals determine their attitudes and beliefs?
Which of the following is an example of a social desirability bias?
Which of the following is an example of a social desirability bias?
Which of the following is a key component of the self-concept?
Which of the following is a key component of the self-concept?
What is the primary focus of self-schema theory?
What is the primary focus of self-schema theory?
Which of the following is an example of a self-enhancement strategy?
Which of the following is an example of a self-enhancement strategy?
What is the primary focus of attribution theory in social psychology?
What is the primary focus of attribution theory in social psychology?
