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What best describes high self-esteem?
What best describes high self-esteem?
- Believing one will achieve success and willing to take risks. (correct)
- Thinking that personal qualities are unchangeable.
- Focusing on past failures and avoiding challenges.
- Self-doubt regarding performance levels.
Which of the following is an accurate description of the ideal self?
Which of the following is an accurate description of the ideal self?
- It is synonymous with self-esteem.
- It is the idealized version of oneself that one aspires to be. (correct)
- It refers to a more realistic appraisal of personal qualities.
- It is only influenced by external factors.
How does role theory relate to consumer behavior?
How does role theory relate to consumer behavior?
- It suggests that individuals have static roles that do not change.
- It posits that consumers play various roles and alter their purchasing decisions based on context. (correct)
- It indicates that everyone's role in consumer situations is the same.
- It implies that consumer behavior is solely dictated by economic factors.
What is one influence of products on self-concept?
What is one influence of products on self-concept?
What is a universal standard of beauty mentioned in the content?
What is a universal standard of beauty mentioned in the content?
What is a defining characteristic of low self-esteem?
What is a defining characteristic of low self-esteem?
How does the actual self differ from the ideal self?
How does the actual self differ from the ideal self?
What role does role theory suggest in consumer behavior?
What role does role theory suggest in consumer behavior?
Which statement best describes the role of products in relation to self-concept?
Which statement best describes the role of products in relation to self-concept?
What is a noted universal beauty standard mentioned?
What is a noted universal beauty standard mentioned?
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Self-Concept
- Self-concept: How we perceive ourselves, including our attributes and how we evaluate these qualities.
Self-Esteem
- Self-esteem: The positivity of our self-concept.
- Low self-esteem: Associated with a belief in one's inability to succeed.
- High self-esteem: Linked to a sense of confidence and willingness to take risks.
Real and Ideal Selves
- Ideal self: Our aspiration, how we want to be perceived.
- Actual self: A realistic assessment of our present qualities.
- Products can facilitate the journey towards the ideal self or align with our real self.
Multiple Selves
- Each person embodies multiple selves and roles.
- Marketers target specific "selves" to influence consumption decisions.
Role Theory
- Role theory is a sociological perspective that views consumer behavior as an enactment of various roles.
- Individuals adapt consumption patterns based on the specific role they are playing at that particular time.
Beauty
- Universal beauty standards exist across cultures.
- A waist-to-hip ratio of 0.70 is a common example of a universal beauty standard.
Self-Concept
- Self-concept is a person's beliefs about their attributes and how they evaluate those qualities.
Self-Esteem
- Self-esteem is the positivity of a person's self-concept.
- Low self-esteem is associated with a belief that a person will not perform well.
- High self-esteem is associated with a belief that a person will be successful and take risks.
Real and Ideal Selves
- The ideal self is a person's conception of how they would like to be.
- The actual self is a more realistic appraisal of the qualities a person possesses.
Products and Self-Concept
- Products can help us reach our ideal self.
- Products may align with our actual self.
Multiple Selves
- We have many selves and roles.
- Marketers target products to specific roles and selves.
Role Theory
- Role theory is a sociological perspective that views consumer behavior as similar to acting in a play.
Is beauty universal or culturally constructed?
- Some universal beauty standards exist across cultures.
- The waist-to-hip ratio of 0.70 is an example of a universal standard of beauty.
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