Self-Concept and Identity in Cyberspace

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Which of the following domains of the self is characterized by characteristics that a person would like to possess?

  • Ought self
  • Ideal self (correct)
  • Actual self
  • True self

In the context of online anonymity, what opportunity does it provide individuals with?

  • To showcase their 'actual self'
  • To present their 'ought self'
  • To express any of the three selves proposed by Higgins (1987) (correct)
  • To hide their 'ideal self'

According to Suler (2002), what does the term 'true selves' refer to?

  • Characteristics that are anti-normative or deviant
  • Characteristics that one is obligated to possess
  • Hidden aspects of what an individual needs or wishes to be (correct)
  • Characteristics an individual actually possesses

How does online interaction differ from face-to-face interaction based on Ellison et al. (2006)?

<p>Online interaction allows for more genuine expression of self (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might identity empowerment potentially occur in the online environment based on the text?

<p>Through the chance to present anti-normative selves online (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Facebook identities from those in a fully anonymous online world?

<p>Facebook identities have real consequences on individuals' lives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are 'hoped-for possible selves' different from 'ideal selves' according to Higgins (1987)?

<p>'Hoped-for possible selves' are socially pleasing while 'ideal selves' are unrealistic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do 'gating characteristics' impact the materialization of 'hoped-for possible selves'?

<p>Gating characteristics can include physical attributes like gender and social status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of environment do people tend to express their 'hoped-for possible selves'?

<p>Identifiable online world like Facebook (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between 'real/true selves - offline selves' and 'virtual selves - online selves' as challenged in 2008?

<p>'Virtual selves - online selves' do not have real consequences like 'real/true selves - offline selves'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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