The Social Self II: Impression Management

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What is the relationship between socioeconomic status and self-regulation according to Pepper and Nettle (2017)?

Robust relationships exist between the two. (correct)

There is a weak correlation between the two.

Socioeconomic status has no impact on self-regulation.

Self-regulation is the sole determinant of socioeconomic status.

What did Tunney's study (2022) find regarding deprivation level and delay discounting in children?

Deprivation level predicts delay discounting in 4-12 year old children. (correct)

Deprivation level had no impact on delay discounting.

Delay discounting is not related to socioeconomic status.

Delay discounting is solely influenced by genetics.

What was the finding of Watts et al.'s (2018) replication of the marshmallow test?

The study found no correlation between delay time and behavior.

The association between delay time and behavior was strong and significant.

The association between delay time and behavior was weak and insignificant. (correct)

The study only considered SES factors and not ethnicity.

What was the main focus of Benjamin et al.'s (2020) study on delay of gratification?

The role of 'capital' (wealth and income) in predicting life outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference found in delay of gratification between Japanese and American children?

Japanese children delayed gratification longer for food than gifts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main assertion of the ego-depletion theory?

Self-control is a limited resource that can be used up. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of impression management?

To portray ourselves in a desired way to others Signup and view all the answers

What was the finding of Vohs et al.'s (2021) study on the ego-depletion theory?

The study found limited evidence supporting the theory. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for creating obstacles or excuses to explain potential failures?

Self-handicapping Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of self-schemas, according to Markus (1977)?

A cognitive structure that represents knowledge of the self on some dimensions. Signup and view all the answers

According to Gibson and Poposki (2010), what is the effect of impression goals on our perceived intelligence?

We perceive others as less intelligent Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the discrepancy between our actual self and our ideal self?

Actual-ideal discrepancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to delay gratification in order to achieve long-term goals?

Delayed gratification Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding of Mischel et al.'s (1972) marshmallow experiment?

Children who delayed gratification had better educational outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What might explain both preschool delayed gratification and key education and health outcomes?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to initiate, alter, and control behavior in pursuit of goals?

Self-regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental view of psychological essentialism?

Entities have a fundamental, innate, and temporally stable nature Signup and view all the answers

According to research, what is a potential advantage of seeing human beings as essentially good deep down?

Trust and wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the concept of the True Self and the Self?

The True Self is more focused on internal thoughts and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following studies tested the idea that lower social class is associated with better social skills?

The Engstrom and Laurin Study Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the concept of ego-depletion?

The self has limited resources for self-regulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential predictor of life outcomes from preschool self-regulation?

Delay of gratification Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cross-cultural differences in delay of gratification?

Western cultures value delayed gratification more than Eastern cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between self-regulation and educational attainment?

There is a positive correlation between self-regulation and educational attainment Signup and view all the answers