Self-Concept and Social Identity Quiz

Test your knowledge on self-identity with these insightful questions covering self-concept, social identity theories, and more.

#1

Which term refers to an individual's overall perception of their abilities, behaviors, and characteristics?

Self-esteem
Self-concept
Social identity
Self-efficacy
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#2

What does social identity primarily involve?

Perception of one's abilities
Sense of belonging to a group
Personal achievements
Intrinsic motivation
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#3

Which theory posits that individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups, leading to ingroup favoritism and outgroup discrimination?

Social exchange theory
Social identity theory
Self-categorization theory
Social comparison theory
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#4

What is the term for the process of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate one's own abilities, opinions, and emotions?

Social comparison
Self-perception
Cognitive dissonance
Emotional regulation
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#5

What is the term for the process by which individuals seek to maintain consistency between their self-concept and their behavior?

Self-verification
Self-enhancement
Self-monitoring
Self-regulation
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#6

Which of the following is NOT a component of self-concept according to Carl Rogers?

Self-worth
Self-image
Ideal self
Social self
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#7

In social identity theory, what does the term 'ingroup' refer to?

A group to which one does not belong
A group with similar interests or characteristics as oneself
A group with opposing beliefs or values
A group with no significant influence on one's identity
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#8

Which factor plays a significant role in shaping an individual's social identity?

Genetics
Socioeconomic status
Individual personality traits
Early childhood experiences
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#9

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Locus of control
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#10

According to symbolic interactionism, how do individuals develop their self-concepts?

Through genetic predispositions
Through interactions with others and the symbols that represent their roles
Through biological determinism
Through introspection and self-reflection
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#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are more likely to remember information that is consistent with their existing beliefs or self-concept?

Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Selective perception
Self-consistency bias
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#12

Which theory suggests that individuals strive to maintain consistency between their self-concept and their behavior, and when inconsistencies arise, they experience cognitive discomfort?

Self-verification theory
Self-consistency theory
Self-discrepancy theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
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