Self-Enhancement and Self-Esteem Quiz
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Self-Enhancement and Self-Esteem Quiz

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Which skill is the average player most likely to rank themselves above the 50th percentile in?

  • Teamwork skills
  • Rebound skills
  • Free throws (correct)
  • Passing skills

    • What might cause an average player to rank themselves higher than they actually are?

  • Increased practice time
  • Peer comparison
  • High self-esteem (correct)
  • Actual improvement in skills

    • What is a potential impact of the above-average effect on an average player's performance?

  • Increased practice frequency
  • Decreased motivation to improve (correct)
  • Improved teamwork
  • Disappointment in feedback

    • Which factor might NOT contribute to the above-average effect in players?

    <p>Flat performance metrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic might frequently lead to the above-average effect being observed?

    <p>Narcissism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the average ranking of self-perception generally suggest about people's views of their abilities?

    <p>People overly estimate their abilities and rank themselves above average.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the paradox identified in the self-ranking of abilities?

    <p>The average of self-rankings is expected to be close to the 50th percentile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the above-average effect primarily associated with?

    <p>An overestimation of one's positive traits and abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the self-enhancement motive?

    <p>Preferentially seeking information that is favorable to oneself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of the population is expected to rank themselves above the average according to logical reasoning?

    <p>Approximately 49%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the above-average effect, how are individuals expected to rank themselves?

    <p>Most individuals will rank themselves above the 50th percentile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attitude do individuals generally have towards unfavorable information about themselves?

    <p>They are often skeptical of it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the self-enhancement motive and the above-average effect?

    <p>The above-average effect is a result of the self-enhancement motive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the (R) designation indicate in the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale items?

    <p>Items that require reverse scoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the finding reported by Heine and Lehman regarding self-esteem scores in North America?

    <p>Less than 7% scored below the mid-point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to studies, which group tends to report lower self-esteem in many countries?

    <p>Women across many countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to score items 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale?

    <p>Subtract the response from 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of self-esteem scores tends to be skewed in Western societies?

    <p>Scores generally lean positively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commonly observed trend about self-esteem across different genders?

    <p>Self-esteem differences are negligible in many equal societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale commonly utilized in research?

    <p>To assess self-esteem levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the average score on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale in Western samples is accurate?

    <p>Scores are usually significantly higher than the mid-point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been frequently assumed about high self-esteem?

    <p>It causes many positive outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the issues the state of California aimed to address by raising self-esteem?

    <p>Crime, teen pregnancy, and drug abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Baumeister and colleagues found that people with high self-esteem tend to do which of the following?

    <p>Work harder after facing failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Baumeister's research indicates that people with high self-esteem are likely to have which of the following traits?

    <p>Greater initiative and activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What correlation did Baumeister and colleagues find regarding high self-esteem and academic performance?

    <p>High self-esteem is positively correlated with better grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a noted effect of high self-esteem according to Baumeister's review?

    <p>Being less likely to switch careers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of personality do high self-esteem individuals exhibit more compared to those with low self-esteem?

    <p>They take more initiative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements aligns with Baumeister's findings on high self-esteem?

    <p>High self-esteem correlates with feeling less stressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relationship does George Herbert Mead suggest exists regarding self-esteem?

    <p>Self-esteem relates to the view that others have of a person's importance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the findings, how does self-esteem change from childhood to early adulthood?

    <p>It decreases from childhood to early adolescence, then rises in adulthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does self-esteem generally start to decline after reaching its peak?

    <p>In later adulthood around age 60.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might older adults have higher self-esteem compared to younger adults?

    <p>They perceive less self-discrepancy between their current and ideal selves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend was observed regarding women's self-esteem compared to men's?

    <p>The gap in self-esteem between women and men has decreased as women's career opportunities have increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does self-discrepancy theory suggest about self-esteem?

    <p>Smaller perceived self-discrepancies lead to more positive self-regard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ryff's 1991 study suggest about elderly adults' views of self?

    <p>Elderly adults rate their current and ideal selves as more similar than younger or middle-aged adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does societal perception impact women's self-esteem as per the findings?

    <p>Increased career participation leads to improvements in women's self-esteem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Self-Enhancement

    • The average person tends to overestimate their abilities and positive traits, ranking themselves above the 50th percentile despite the fact that 50% of the population must fall below the 50th percentile
    • The above-average effect reflects a more general bias called the self-enhancement motive, which causes people to process information in a way that reflects favorably on themselves
    • The self-enhancement motive leads people to focus on information that is favorable to themselves and be critical of information that is unfavorable

    Self-Esteem

    • The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is used to determine self-esteem by having participants rate themselves on a series of statements on a scale where 1 is strongly disagree and 4 is strongly agree
    • The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale has been used in North America and other western cultures to assess self-esteem
    • North America, in particular, shows that the average score on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is higher than the mid-point
    • Self-esteem has been shown to be higher in men than in women across many countries
    • The difference in self-esteem between men and women is not consistent, and tends to be smaller in countries where gender equality is higher
    • Self-esteem increases from adolescence to around 60 years of age and decreases from there
    • Older adults have a higher self-esteem than young adults
    • Self-discrepancy theory suggests that people have a higher self-esteem when their current self is closer to their ideal self

    Self-Esteem and Positive Outcomes

    • There is an ongoing self-esteem movement that considers high self-esteem to be beneficial for people and aims to increase self-esteem in individuals
    • High self-esteem is correlated with many positive outcomes, including better grades, less depression, less stress, and a longer life
    • People with high self-esteem are more likely to take initiative, defend others, start relationships, be more assertive in groups, work harder after initial failure, and be willing to attempt new things

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    Explore the concepts of self-enhancement and self-esteem through this quiz. Learn about the above-average effect and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale while assessing your understanding of these psychological phenomena. Challenge your knowledge about how people perceive their abilities and traits.

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