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Social Cognition and Self-Esteem

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of social cognition and self-esteem, including topics such as self-concept, self-awareness, self-evaluation, and the impact of social interactions on self-esteem.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a component of self-concept?

  1. Self-image

  2. Self-esteem

  3. Self-awareness

  4. Self-efficacy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Self-esteem is an evaluative aspect of the self, while self-concept encompasses the various aspects of the self, including self-image, self-awareness, and self-efficacy.

Self-awareness involves:

  1. Understanding one's own thoughts and feelings

  2. Recognizing one's strengths and weaknesses

  3. Evaluating one's own performance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-awareness encompasses understanding one's own thoughts, feelings, strengths, weaknesses, and performance.

Which of the following is a common source of self-esteem?

  1. Positive feedback from others

  2. Achieving personal goals

  3. Having a supportive social network

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-esteem can be influenced by various factors, including positive feedback from others, achieving personal goals, and having a supportive social network.

The tendency to compare oneself to others is known as:

  1. Social comparison

  2. Self-evaluation

  3. Self-awareness

  4. Self-concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social comparison involves comparing oneself to others in terms of various aspects, such as appearance, achievements, or social status.

Which of the following is a negative consequence of low self-esteem?

  1. Increased risk of depression and anxiety

  2. Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships

  3. Poor academic or work performance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low self-esteem can have various negative consequences, including increased risk of depression and anxiety, difficulty forming and maintaining relationships, and poor academic or work performance.

The process of evaluating oneself in relation to others is known as:

  1. Self-evaluation

  2. Social comparison

  3. Self-awareness

  4. Self-concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-evaluation involves assessing one's own performance, abilities, and worth in comparison to others.

Which of the following is a strategy for building self-esteem?

  1. Setting realistic goals and achieving them

  2. Surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people

  3. Engaging in self-care activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Building self-esteem involves setting realistic goals and achieving them, surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people, and engaging in self-care activities.

The tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors is known as:

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors (e.g., ability, effort) and one's failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, difficult circumstances).

Which of the following is a common defense mechanism used to protect self-esteem?

  1. Rationalization

  2. Projection

  3. Displacement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rationalization, projection, and displacement are all defense mechanisms that can be used to protect self-esteem by distorting reality or shifting blame.

The tendency to remember information that confirms one's existing beliefs and forget information that contradicts them is known as:

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Illusory correlation

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Fundamental attribution error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and remember information that confirms one's existing beliefs and to ignore or forget information that contradicts them.

Which of the following is NOT a component of self-esteem?

  1. Self-worth

  2. Self-image

  3. Self-efficacy

  4. Self-control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-control is not a component of self-esteem, which encompasses self-worth, self-image, and self-efficacy.

The tendency to perceive oneself as being better than average is known as:

  1. Illusory superiority

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Fundamental attribution error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusory superiority is the tendency to perceive oneself as being better than average in various domains, even when objective evidence suggests otherwise.

Which of the following is a common source of self-esteem in adolescence?

  1. Academic achievement

  2. Peer acceptance

  3. Physical appearance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In adolescence, self-esteem can be influenced by various factors, including academic achievement, peer acceptance, and physical appearance.

The tendency to attribute one's successes to external factors and one's failures to internal factors is known as:

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors (e.g., ability, effort) and one's failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, difficult circumstances).

Which of the following is a positive consequence of high self-esteem?

  1. Increased resilience to stress

  2. Better academic and work performance

  3. Healthier relationships

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High self-esteem can have various positive consequences, including increased resilience to stress, better academic and work performance, and healthier relationships.

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