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Social Cognition and Self-Concept

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of social cognition and self-concept, including topics such as self-awareness, self-esteem, and social identity.
Number of Questions: 16
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What is the term for the process of becoming aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

  1. Self-awareness

  2. Self-reflection

  3. Introspection

  4. Self-monitoring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-awareness is the process of becoming aware of one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is a key component of self-concept and is essential for personal growth and development.

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

  1. Self-awareness

  2. Self-esteem

  3. Social identity

  4. Personality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personality is not a component of self-concept. Self-concept is made up of self-awareness, self-esteem, and social identity.

What is the term for the overall evaluation of oneself?

  1. Self-esteem

  2. Self-worth

  3. Self-image

  4. Self-concept


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-esteem is the overall evaluation of oneself. It is based on one's beliefs about their own worth and competence.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences self-esteem?

  1. Personal accomplishments

  2. Social comparisons

  3. Cultural values

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics is not a factor that influences self-esteem. Self-esteem is influenced by personal accomplishments, social comparisons, and cultural values.

What is the term for the part of the self that is defined by one's membership in a particular social group?

  1. Social identity

  2. Group identity

  3. Collective identity

  4. Shared identity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social identity is the part of the self that is defined by one's membership in a particular social group. It is based on one's shared values, beliefs, and norms with other members of the group.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social identity?

  1. National identity

  2. Racial identity

  3. Gender identity

  4. Religious identity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender identity is not a type of social identity. Social identities are based on one's membership in a particular social group, while gender identity is based on one's internal sense of self as male, female, or non-binary.

What is the term for the process of comparing oneself to others?

  1. Social comparison

  2. Self-comparison

  3. Interpersonal comparison

  4. Peer comparison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social comparison is the process of comparing oneself to others. It is a common way for people to evaluate their own worth and competence.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social comparison?

  1. Upward comparison

  2. Downward comparison

  3. Lateral comparison

  4. Cross-cultural comparison


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cross-cultural comparison is not a type of social comparison. Social comparisons are made between people who are similar to each other in terms of their social status, values, and beliefs.

What is the term for the tendency to view oneself in a more positive light than others view them?

  1. Self-enhancement bias

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Positivity bias

  4. Optimism bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-enhancement bias is the tendency to view oneself in a more positive light than others view them. It is a common way for people to protect their self-esteem.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of self-enhancement bias?

  1. Increased self-esteem

  2. More positive self-perceptions

  3. More accurate self-assessments

  4. Better decision-making


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Self-enhancement bias can lead to more positive self-perceptions and increased self-esteem, but it can also lead to less accurate self-assessments and poorer decision-making.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors?

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Actor-observer bias

  4. Confirmation bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors. It is a common way for people to protect their self-esteem.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of self-serving bias?

  1. Increased self-esteem

  2. More positive self-perceptions

  3. More accurate self-assessments

  4. Better decision-making


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Self-serving bias can lead to more positive self-perceptions and increased self-esteem, but it can also lead to less accurate self-assessments and poorer decision-making.

What is the term for the tendency to see oneself as more consistent over time and across situations than one actually is?

  1. Illusion of consistency

  2. Illusion of control

  3. Illusion of invulnerability

  4. Illusion of superiority


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusion of consistency is the tendency to see oneself as more consistent over time and across situations than one actually is. It is a common way for people to maintain a stable sense of self.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of illusion of consistency?

  1. More positive self-perceptions

  2. More accurate self-assessments

  3. Better decision-making

  4. More stable sense of self


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Illusion of consistency can lead to more positive self-perceptions and a more stable sense of self, but it can also lead to less accurate self-assessments and poorer decision-making.

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the extent to which one's own beliefs and behaviors are shared by others?

  1. False consensus effect

  2. Illusion of control

  3. Illusion of invulnerability

  4. Illusion of superiority


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

False consensus effect is the tendency to overestimate the extent to which one's own beliefs and behaviors are shared by others. It is a common way for people to maintain a positive view of themselves and their social group.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of false consensus effect?

  1. More positive self-perceptions

  2. More accurate self-assessments

  3. Better decision-making

  4. More positive views of one's social group


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False consensus effect can lead to more positive self-perceptions and more positive views of one's social group, but it can also lead to less accurate self-assessments and poorer decision-making.

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