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Which skill is the average player most likely to rank themselves above the 50th percentile in?
Which skill is the average player most likely to rank themselves above the 50th percentile in?
What might cause an average player to rank themselves higher than they actually are?
What might cause an average player to rank themselves higher than they actually are?
What is a potential impact of the above-average effect on an average player's performance?
What is a potential impact of the above-average effect on an average player's performance?
Which factor might NOT contribute to the above-average effect in players?
Which factor might NOT contribute to the above-average effect in players?
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Which characteristic might frequently lead to the above-average effect being observed?
Which characteristic might frequently lead to the above-average effect being observed?
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What does the average ranking of self-perception generally suggest about people's views of their abilities?
What does the average ranking of self-perception generally suggest about people's views of their abilities?
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What is the paradox identified in the self-ranking of abilities?
What is the paradox identified in the self-ranking of abilities?
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What is the above-average effect primarily associated with?
What is the above-average effect primarily associated with?
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Which of the following best describes the self-enhancement motive?
Which of the following best describes the self-enhancement motive?
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What proportion of the population is expected to rank themselves above the average according to logical reasoning?
What proportion of the population is expected to rank themselves above the average according to logical reasoning?
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In the context of the above-average effect, how are individuals expected to rank themselves?
In the context of the above-average effect, how are individuals expected to rank themselves?
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What attitude do individuals generally have towards unfavorable information about themselves?
What attitude do individuals generally have towards unfavorable information about themselves?
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What is the relationship between the self-enhancement motive and the above-average effect?
What is the relationship between the self-enhancement motive and the above-average effect?
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What does the (R) designation indicate in the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale items?
What does the (R) designation indicate in the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale items?
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What was the finding reported by Heine and Lehman regarding self-esteem scores in North America?
What was the finding reported by Heine and Lehman regarding self-esteem scores in North America?
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According to studies, which group tends to report lower self-esteem in many countries?
According to studies, which group tends to report lower self-esteem in many countries?
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What should be done to score items 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale?
What should be done to score items 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale?
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What aspect of self-esteem scores tends to be skewed in Western societies?
What aspect of self-esteem scores tends to be skewed in Western societies?
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What is a commonly observed trend about self-esteem across different genders?
What is a commonly observed trend about self-esteem across different genders?
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How is the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale commonly utilized in research?
How is the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale commonly utilized in research?
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Which of the following statements about the average score on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale in Western samples is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the average score on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale in Western samples is accurate?
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What has been frequently assumed about high self-esteem?
What has been frequently assumed about high self-esteem?
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What were some of the issues the state of California aimed to address by raising self-esteem?
What were some of the issues the state of California aimed to address by raising self-esteem?
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Baumeister and colleagues found that people with high self-esteem tend to do which of the following?
Baumeister and colleagues found that people with high self-esteem tend to do which of the following?
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Baumeister's research indicates that people with high self-esteem are likely to have which of the following traits?
Baumeister's research indicates that people with high self-esteem are likely to have which of the following traits?
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What correlation did Baumeister and colleagues find regarding high self-esteem and academic performance?
What correlation did Baumeister and colleagues find regarding high self-esteem and academic performance?
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Which of the following is NOT a noted effect of high self-esteem according to Baumeister's review?
Which of the following is NOT a noted effect of high self-esteem according to Baumeister's review?
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What aspect of personality do high self-esteem individuals exhibit more compared to those with low self-esteem?
What aspect of personality do high self-esteem individuals exhibit more compared to those with low self-esteem?
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Which of the following statements aligns with Baumeister's findings on high self-esteem?
Which of the following statements aligns with Baumeister's findings on high self-esteem?
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What relationship does George Herbert Mead suggest exists regarding self-esteem?
What relationship does George Herbert Mead suggest exists regarding self-esteem?
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According to the findings, how does self-esteem change from childhood to early adulthood?
According to the findings, how does self-esteem change from childhood to early adulthood?
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At what age does self-esteem generally start to decline after reaching its peak?
At what age does self-esteem generally start to decline after reaching its peak?
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Why might older adults have higher self-esteem compared to younger adults?
Why might older adults have higher self-esteem compared to younger adults?
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What trend was observed regarding women's self-esteem compared to men's?
What trend was observed regarding women's self-esteem compared to men's?
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What does self-discrepancy theory suggest about self-esteem?
What does self-discrepancy theory suggest about self-esteem?
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What did Ryff's 1991 study suggest about elderly adults' views of self?
What did Ryff's 1991 study suggest about elderly adults' views of self?
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How does societal perception impact women's self-esteem as per the findings?
How does societal perception impact women's self-esteem as per the findings?
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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.
