18 Questions
According to Baumeister and colleagues, what are the two real benefits of pursuing self-esteem?
Positive feelings and initiative
In the pursuit of self-esteem, what do Crocker & Park focus on?
Validation goals in contingent domains
What are some of the costs associated with pursuing self-esteem, as mentioned in the text?
Less responsive to others and preoccupation with rejection
Who pursues self-esteem through individualistic self-enhancement, according to the text?
Americans
What is emphasized as an alternative to the pursuit of self-esteem in the text?
Valuing pursuits for enjoyment rather than skill demonstration
According to Crocker & Park, when failure is not just feedback about a specific task but about the self, this reflects a focus on what aspect of self-esteem pursuit?
State self-esteem
What is the relationship between self-esteem and ratings of perceived inclusion?
They are positively correlated
What is the single largest predictor of self-esteem?
Feelings of inclusion
How do low self-esteem individuals tend to respond socially after threats?
They are more socially responsive
Do high self-esteem individuals remain unaffected by rejection, according to the Sociometer Theory?
No, all rejection induces negative affect for them too
What was self-esteem once thought to be according to the text?
The ultimate solution for positive outcomes
Is self-esteem considered a cure for all societal issues based on the text?
No, it has limited impact on society's problems
According to James, which aspect of self-feeling is independent of objective reasons for satisfaction and discontent?
General mastery
In the context of self-esteem, what does being contingent in a domain impact?
Self-worth or self-improvement focus
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven domains in which college students commonly invest their self-esteem?
General mastery
How does cultural influence interact with personal priorities in relation to overall self-esteem?
It can either increase or decrease overall self-esteem
What concept involves the pursuit of validation goals over self-improvement?
Contingencies of Self-Worth
Which aspect demonstrates high and stable correlations with overall self-esteem across the lifespan?
Perceived support from close others
Explore key findings and concepts on self-esteem and pursuit from Baumeister and colleagues, Crocker, and Park. Delve into topics such as positive feelings, initiative, state self-esteem, and validation goals in contingent domains.
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