2: Self and Perception

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POP QUIZ

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1. According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, you are more likely to experience high self-esteem if ____.

your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves

you prioritize your ought self over your ideal self

your relational partners support your self-concept

you strive for your most idealistic self at all times

2. What is the difference between your face and a mask?

Your face is private, composed of your deeply held beliefs.

A mask covers the private aspects of your self.

You can have only one face but several masks.

You recover from embarrassment by creating a new mask.

3. The overwhelming tendency of people to attribute others’ behaviors to internal rather than external forces is known as ____.

self-serving bias

stereotyping

actor-observer effect

fundamental attribution error

4. Which of the following impressions form over time?

Halo effect

Horn effect

Algebraic

Gestalts

5. Which of the following is not one of the five steps of perception-checking?

Review your knowledge about the person

Compare your impressions with a neutral source

Question your impression

Check your impression with the person