Factors Influencing Self-Esteem Quiz

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#1

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

Social relationships
Cultural background
Dietary habits
Personal achievements
#2

What is the term for the tendency to evaluate oneself by comparing to others in a particular group?

Self-actualization
Social comparison
Cognitive dissonance
Emotional intelligence
#3

Which of the following is a cognitive component of self-esteem?

Feelings of worthlessness
Evaluation of one's own abilities
Social support network
Emotional regulation
#4

Who proposed the Sociometer Theory of self-esteem?

Abraham Maslow
Albert Bandura
Roy Baumeister
Mark Leary
#5

Which psychological theory suggests that self-esteem is an innate need that arises due to our desire for positive regard from others?

Humanistic theory
Sociometer theory
Social identity theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
#6

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals enhance their self-esteem by associating with successful others?

Social loafing
Basking in reflected glory
Conformity
Self-handicapping
#7

Which parenting style is associated with higher levels of self-esteem in children according to research?

Authoritative
Authoritarian
Permissive
Neglectful
#8

What is the term for the process of reevaluating one's self-concept after experiencing a threat to self-esteem?

Self-affirmation
Self-actualization
Self-enhancement
Self-schema
#9

According to research, which age group typically experiences a decline in self-esteem during adolescence?

Early adolescence
Middle adolescence
Late adolescence
All age groups experience a decline
#10

Which psychological construct refers to the extent to which individuals feel capable of accomplishing tasks and overcoming challenges?

Self-efficacy
Self-concept
Self-regulation
Self-identity
#11

According to the self-discrepancy theory, what creates feelings of discomfort and dissatisfaction with oneself?

Discrepancy between actual and ideal self
Discrepancy between actual and ought self
Discrepancy between ideal and ought self
Discrepancy between self and others
#12

In which cultural context is self-enhancement more prominent, focusing on personal achievements and individualism?

Collectivist cultures
Eastern cultures
Individualistic cultures
Western cultures
#13

Which theory suggests that individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to persist in the face of failure?

Sociometer theory
Self-determination theory
Self-affirmation theory
Self-efficacy theory

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