#1
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing self-esteem?
Dietary habits
ExplanationDietary habits do not typically play a significant role in influencing self-esteem.
#2
What is the term for the tendency to evaluate oneself by comparing to others in a particular group?
Social comparison
ExplanationSocial comparison refers to the tendency to evaluate oneself by comparing to others in a particular group.
#3
Which of the following is a cognitive component of self-esteem?
Evaluation of one's own abilities
ExplanationEvaluation of one's own abilities is a cognitive component of self-esteem.
#4
Who proposed the Sociometer Theory of self-esteem?
Mark Leary
ExplanationMark Leary is the psychologist who proposed the Sociometer Theory of self-esteem.
#5
Which psychological theory suggests that self-esteem is an innate need that arises due to our desire for positive regard from others?
Sociometer theory
ExplanationSociometer theory suggests that self-esteem is an innate need arising from the desire for positive regard from others.
#6
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals enhance their self-esteem by associating with successful others?
Basking in reflected glory
ExplanationBasking in reflected glory is the phenomenon where individuals enhance their self-esteem by associating with successful others.
#7
Which parenting style is associated with higher levels of self-esteem in children according to research?
Authoritative
ExplanationAuthoritative parenting style is associated with higher levels of self-esteem in children according to research.
#8
What is the term for the process of reevaluating one's self-concept after experiencing a threat to self-esteem?
Self-affirmation
ExplanationSelf-affirmation is the process of reevaluating one's self-concept after experiencing a threat to self-esteem.
#9
According to research, which age group typically experiences a decline in self-esteem during adolescence?
Late adolescence
ExplanationLate adolescence is the age group that typically experiences a decline in self-esteem during adolescence.
#10
Which psychological construct refers to the extent to which individuals feel capable of accomplishing tasks and overcoming challenges?
Self-efficacy
ExplanationSelf-efficacy refers to the extent to which individuals feel capable of accomplishing tasks and overcoming challenges.
#11
According to the self-discrepancy theory, what creates feelings of discomfort and dissatisfaction with oneself?
Discrepancy between actual and ideal self
ExplanationFeelings of discomfort and dissatisfaction with oneself in self-discrepancy theory arise from the discrepancy between actual and ideal self.
#12
In which cultural context is self-enhancement more prominent, focusing on personal achievements and individualism?
Western cultures
ExplanationSelf-enhancement is more prominent in Western cultures, focusing on personal achievements and individualism.
#13
Which theory suggests that individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to persist in the face of failure?
Self-efficacy theory
ExplanationSelf-efficacy theory suggests that individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to persist in the face of failure.