Understanding Self-Concept and Social Influences Quiz

Test your knowledge on self-concept, social influences, and psychological theories with this quiz. Explore key concepts in social psychology.

#1

Which of the following best defines self-concept?

A fixed and unchangeable perception of oneself
An individual's perception of their own characteristics and abilities
An individual's perception of others' characteristics and abilities
A set of societal norms and values
#2

What is the term for the process by which individuals evaluate their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and abilities in relation to others?

Social comparison
Social influence
Self-verification
Self-perception
#3

Which psychological concept involves an individual's evaluation of their own worth?

Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-regulation
Self-disclosure
#4

Which theory suggests that individuals have a basic human motivation to seek accurate evaluations of their abilities and opinions?

Social identity theory
Social comparison theory
Self-discrepancy theory
Self-verification theory
#5

According to symbolic interactionism, how is the self-concept developed?

Through inherited traits
Through interactions with others and symbols
Through biological predispositions
Through cognitive processes
#6

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
#7

Which factor is NOT considered a social influence on self-concept?

Family
Culture
Genetics
Peer groups
#8

Which theory proposes that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency between their self-concept and their behavior?

Cognitive dissonance theory
Self-discrepancy theory
Self-perception theory
Self-consistency theory

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