Low self-monitors are more likely than high self-monitors to appear unsophisticated or socially awkward.
True
Your self-concept is made up of the perceptions you have about who you are as a person.
True
Most research supports the notion that low self-disclosure is the underlying cause of juvenile delinquency and anti-social behavior.
False
Image management is a complex, collaborative process
True
Anytime you expect something to happen, and then it does, that's a self-fulfilling prophecy.
False
Which of the following claims about self-disclosure is true?
Europeans and North Americans are discouraged from sharing their feelings.
Asians are generally very disclosive.
Women disclose more than men.
All of these are true.
Women disclose more than men
Research has shown that genetics have little or no influence on personality.
False
Regarding the benefits of high self-esteem, which of the following statements has been supported by the research?
Those with high self-esteem are less likely to drink, do drugs, or engage in risky sex
Those with high self-esteem do better in school
Those
Those with high self-esteem are more outgoing and willing to communicate
Your own understanding of who you are as a person comprises your:
face
image
reference group
self-concept
Self- Concept
When Jon and Ernesto met in their English class, they were both hesitant to share much about their personal lives. As the semester progressed and they became better friends, they felt comfortable sharing more and more with each other. Which element of sel
Self-disclosure follows a process
When we consider how we want to be perceived by other people, we are considering our:
Image
Judy thinks it's going to rain today, so she behaves in ways that are consistent with that prediction (e.g., she wears her raincoat, she carries her umbrella). In fact, it does rain, just as she predicted. Is this an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
No, because her behaviors did not cause the prediction to come true
When we evaluate our own merits with respect to certain reference groups, we are engaging in a process known as:
self-esteem maintenance
social comparison
the looking-glass self
impression formation
Social Comparison
Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship.
True
According to the text, your self-concept is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
personality and biology
culture and gender roles
reflected appraisal
self-evaluation
Self-evaluation
Fellowship face refers to our need to avoid being imposed upon by others.
False
Self-concept is entirely subjective
False
In personal relationships, it's always best to increase the breadth and depth of self-disclosure.
False
Your text discussed several potential risks of self-disclosure. Which of the following was not among them?
violating privacy boundaries
obligating others
rejection
damaging personal health
Damaging personal health
Which face need refers to our need to be respected for our abilities and intelligence?
autonomy face
competence face
character face
fellowship face
Competence face
Martin had been having a hard time in his relationship with his girlfriend, Erica. After a long, tiring day at work, he let it slip to his friend Tony that things hadn't been going well with Erica. Embarrassed, Martin quickly changed the subject and never
Leakage
Your subjective evaluation of yourself is known as:
self-evaluation
self-esteem
self-concept
self-image
self-esteem
According to social penetration theory, the _______ dimension concerns the number of topics disclosed whereas the _______ dimension concerns the level of detail in topics disclosed.
breadth, depth
Self-fulfilling prophecies that we make for ourselves often affect the behavior of others.
True
Jason went to a party with several of his friends last weekend. While he was there, Jason made several inappropriate comments and did not notice that people were offended by what he was saying. Afterwards, several people at the party commented to Jason's
Jason is a low self-monitor
Schutz identified three fundamental interpersonal needs. This particular need is the most similar in meaning to fellowship face
need for control
need for inclusion
need for affection
need for autonomy
Need for inclusion- one's need to belong to a social group and be included in the activities of others
Scientific studies have largely confirmed the belief that girls have lower self-esteem than boys.
False
Which of the following statements about people with high self-esteem is not true?
They are less likely to fail at a given task
They are comfortable initiating relationships
They are not inherently more skilled at decoding nonverbal cues
They are more like
They are less likely to fail at a given task
Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is true?
depth refers to the range of topics you discuss with others
most relationships start out with a high degree of self-disclosure
self-disclosure is highly reciprocal
men and women do not
self-disclosure is highly reciprocal
Which of the following statements is not true about hyperpersonal communication?
hyperpersonal communication happens online
hyperpersonal communication involves a high level of disclosure
hyperpersonal communication involves feelings of decreased inhibiti
EACH OF THESE ARE TRUE
hyperpersonal communication happens online
hyperpersonal communication involves a high level of disclosure
hyperpersonal communication involves feelings of decreased inhibition