Understanding Trait and State Self-Esteem

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At what stage do children begin to understand and adhere to the rules of games?

  • The social comparison stage
  • The game stage (correct)
  • The play pretend stage
  • The looking-glass self stage

What is the concept of the looking-glass self?

  • Our sense of self is determined by the rules of games we play.
  • Our sense of self is influenced by social comparisons with others.
  • Our sense of self is solely determined by our own perceptions.
  • Our sense of self is influenced by how we perceive others' views of us. (correct)

Who proposed the concept of the looking-glass self?

  • Jean Piaget
  • Charles Darwin
  • Charles Horton Cooley (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud

What is social comparison theory?

<p>It is the theory that our sense of self and self-esteem are influenced by comparisons with others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if we are repeatedly labeled and evaluated by others?

<p>Self-labeling may occur. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the field of anthropology according to the text?

<p>The study of all aspects of the human condition, including history, present, future, biology, society, language, and culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to William James, the social self refers to:

<p>The roles and behaviors we adopt in different social situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents James's view on the social self?

<p>People adjust their behavior and self-presentation based on the social context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following would be considered part of one's social self?

<p>How we behave at a family gathering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best represents the relationship between the social self and the material self, according to James?

<p>The social self and material self are interrelated and can influence each other. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between trait self-esteem and state self-esteem?

<p>Trait self-esteem is enduring, while state self-esteem is temporary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is global self-esteem?

<p>A decision people make about their overall worth as a person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following would NOT be considered part of one's social self?

<p>Our moral compass and ethical principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes domain-specific self-esteem?

<p>How people evaluate their various abilities and attributes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, which of the following statements accurately describes the social self?

<p>The social self is dynamic and varies across different social contexts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Karen Horney's theory, what is the ideal self?

<p>An imaginary picture of the self with unlimited powers and qualities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the relationship between the ideal self and the actual self?

<p>The actual self is often despised because it fails to fulfill the ideal self (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the real self according to Karen Horney's theory?

<p>It is the underlying, true self revealed when anxiety and conflicts are resolved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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