Self-Esteem and Pursuit: Baumeister, Crocker & Park
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According to Baumeister and colleagues, what are the two real benefits of pursuing self-esteem?

  • Positive feelings and initiative (correct)
  • Validation goals and contingent domains
  • Autonomy and mastery goals
  • Reduced autonomy and relationship improvement
  • In the pursuit of self-esteem, what do Crocker & Park focus on?

  • Reducing stress levels
  • Physical health risks
  • Mastery goals
  • Validation goals in contingent domains (correct)
  • What are some of the costs associated with pursuing self-esteem, as mentioned in the text?

  • Value pursuits for enjoyment rather than skill demonstration
  • Relationship improvement and skill demonstration
  • Improved self-regulation and stress reduction
  • Less responsive to others and preoccupation with rejection (correct)
  • Who pursues self-esteem through individualistic self-enhancement, according to the text?

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

    What is emphasized as an alternative to the pursuit of self-esteem in the text?

    <p>Valuing pursuits for enjoyment rather than skill demonstration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>State self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between self-esteem and ratings of perceived inclusion?

    <p>They are positively correlated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single largest predictor of self-esteem?

    <p>Feelings of inclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do low self-esteem individuals tend to respond socially after threats?

    <p>They are more socially responsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do high self-esteem individuals remain unaffected by rejection, according to the Sociometer Theory?

    <p>No, all rejection induces negative affect for them too</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was self-esteem once thought to be according to the text?

    <p>The ultimate solution for positive outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is self-esteem considered a cure for all societal issues based on the text?

    <p>No, it has limited impact on society's problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to James, which aspect of self-feeling is independent of objective reasons for satisfaction and discontent?

    <p>General mastery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of self-esteem, what does being contingent in a domain impact?

    <p>Self-worth or self-improvement focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the seven domains in which college students commonly invest their self-esteem?

    <p>General mastery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does cultural influence interact with personal priorities in relation to overall self-esteem?

    <p>It can either increase or decrease overall self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept involves the pursuit of validation goals over self-improvement?

    <p>Contingencies of Self-Worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect demonstrates high and stable correlations with overall self-esteem across the lifespan?

    <p>Perceived support from close others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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