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?

It is the theory that our sense of self and self-esteem are influenced by comparisons with others. Signup and view all the answers

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

Self-labeling may occur. Signup and view all the answers

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

The study of all aspects of the human condition, including history, present, future, biology, society, language, and culture. Signup and view all the answers

According to William James, the social self refers to:

The roles and behaviors we adopt in different social situations Signup and view all the answers

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

People adjust their behavior and self-presentation based on the social context. Signup and view all the answers

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

How we behave at a family gathering Signup and view all the answers

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

The social self and material self are interrelated and can influence each other. Signup and view all the answers

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

Trait self-esteem is enduring, while state self-esteem is temporary Signup and view all the answers

What is global self-esteem?

A decision people make about their overall worth as a person Signup and view all the answers

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

Our moral compass and ethical principles Signup and view all the answers

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

How people evaluate their various abilities and attributes Signup and view all the answers

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

The social self is dynamic and varies across different social contexts. Signup and view all the answers

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

An imaginary picture of the self with unlimited powers and qualities Signup and view all the answers

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

The actual self is often despised because it fails to fulfill the ideal self Signup and view all the answers

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

It is the underlying, true self revealed when anxiety and conflicts are resolved Signup and view all the answers

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