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According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary task during adolescence?

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Explanation

Adolescents struggle with identity formation.

What term describes the process through which individuals come to understand themselves through their interactions with others and the society they live in?

Social Comparison

Explanation

Understanding oneself through interactions with society.

According to social identity theory, what is the process through which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups?

Social Categorization

Explanation

Categorizing oneself and others into social groups.

What term describes the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Self-Serving Bias

Explanation

Attributing successes internally, failures externally.

What term describes the process of individuals adjusting their behavior or thinking to match that of a group, often resulting in conformity?

Conformity

Explanation

Adjusting behavior or thinking to match group.

What term describes the process of individuals comparing themselves to others in order to evaluate their abilities, opinions, and social status?

Social Comparison

Explanation

Comparing oneself to others for evaluation.

Which theory suggests that individuals develop their self-concept by observing how others perceive and evaluate them?

Looking-Glass Self Theory

Explanation

Self-concept develops through others' perceptions.

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

Self-Serving Bias

Explanation

Successes attributed internally, failures externally.

According to Carl Rogers, what is the term for the unconditional positive regard a person receives from significant others, which contributes to their self-concept?

Conditional Positive Regard

Explanation

Unconditional positive regard shapes self-concept.

#10

What is the term for the psychological distress experienced when one's self-concept conflicts with reality?

Self-Discrepancy

Explanation

Distress from self-concept conflicting with reality.

#11

What term refers to the phenomenon where individuals perceive themselves more favorably than others perceive them?

Self-Enhancement

Explanation

Perceiving oneself more favorably than others do.

#12

In social identity theory, what is the term for the positive feelings and evaluations individuals have of themselves based on their group memberships?

Self-Esteem

Explanation

Positive feelings from group memberships.

#13

What is the term for the process by which individuals attempt to manage their public image to create specific impressions in the minds of others?

Self-Presentation

Explanation

Managing public image to create desired impressions.

#14

Which psychologist proposed the concept of the 'actual self,' 'ideal self,' and 'ought self' as components of self-concept?

Carl Rogers

Explanation

Carl Rogers introduced 'actual,' 'ideal,' and 'ought' selves.

#15

Which theory posits that individuals engage in self-presentation to maintain a consistent self-image and to elicit desired responses from others?

Impression Management Theory

Explanation

Self-presentation for consistent self-image and desired responses.

#16

According to the self-discrepancy theory, which self-domain is associated with feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety when not met?

Ought Self

Explanation

Feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety associated with unmet 'ought self.'

#17

Which term describes the process of constantly reevaluating and modifying one's self-concept based on feedback from others and experiences?

Self-Monitoring

Explanation

Reevaluating and modifying self-concept based on feedback.

#18

According to symbolic interactionism, what is the primary mechanism through which individuals develop their sense of self?

Social Interaction

Explanation

Developing sense of self through social interaction.

Self-Perception and Identity Quiz

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary task during adolescence?

What term describes the process through which individuals come to understand themselves through their interactions with others and the society they live in?

According to social identity theory, what is the process through which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups?

What term describes the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

What term describes the process of individuals adjusting their behavior or thinking to match that of a group, often resulting in conformity?

What term describes the process of individuals comparing themselves to others in order to evaluate their abilities, opinions, and social status?

Which theory suggests that individuals develop their self-concept by observing how others perceive and evaluate them?

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

According to Carl Rogers, what is the term for the unconditional positive regard a person receives from significant others, which contributes to their self-concept?

What is the term for the psychological distress experienced when one's self-concept conflicts with reality?

What term refers to the phenomenon where individuals perceive themselves more favorably than others perceive them?

In social identity theory, what is the term for the positive feelings and evaluations individuals have of themselves based on their group memberships?

What is the term for the process by which individuals attempt to manage their public image to create specific impressions in the minds of others?

Which psychologist proposed the concept of the 'actual self,' 'ideal self,' and 'ought self' as components of self-concept?

Which theory posits that individuals engage in self-presentation to maintain a consistent self-image and to elicit desired responses from others?

According to the self-discrepancy theory, which self-domain is associated with feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety when not met?

Which term describes the process of constantly reevaluating and modifying one's self-concept based on feedback from others and experiences?

According to symbolic interactionism, what is the primary mechanism through which individuals develop their sense of self?

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