Understanding the Self and Self-Evaluation Quiz

Test your knowledge on self-concept, self-esteem, and psychological theories with this self-evaluation quiz. Discover your understanding of the self!

#1

Which psychologist proposed the concept of the 'self-actualization'?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
#2

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, which stage occurs during adolescence?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Integrity vs. Despair
#3

Which term refers to the belief that one can successfully execute a specific task or behavior to produce desired outcomes?

Self-esteem
Self-concept
Self-efficacy
Self-perception
#4

Which term refers to the process of evaluating one's own worth or abilities?

Self-perception
Self-assessment
Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
#5

Who introduced the concept of 'self-concept' in psychology?

Albert Bandura
Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
Carl Rogers
#6

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

Social comparison
Self-reflection
Self-regulation
Self-perception
#7

According to the self-discrepancy theory, what are the three domains of the self?

Actual self, Desired self, Ideal self
Present self, Future self, Past self
Public self, Private self, Collective self
Positive self, Negative self, Neutral self
#8

Which term refers to the process of adjusting one's behavior or actions in response to external pressures or expectations?

Self-monitoring
Self-regulation
Self-actualization
Self-awareness
#9

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors?

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

In which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development does moral reasoning rely on obeying rules to avoid punishment?

Preconventional morality
Conventional morality
Postconventional morality
Transcendental morality
#11

Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping personality?

Humanistic theory
Trait theory
Behavioral theory
Psychoanalytic theory
#12

Who introduced the concept of 'self-schema' in psychology?

Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
Hazel Markus
Carl Rogers
#13

According to self-determination theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Autonomy, Relatedness, Competence
Stability, Security, Success
Conformity, Consistency, Control
Affiliation, Achievement, Power
#14

Which theory suggests that people compare themselves to others to obtain an accurate assessment of their own abilities and opinions?

Self-discrepancy theory
Social identity theory
Social comparison theory
Self-evaluation theory
#15

Who proposed the concept of 'possible selves' in psychology?

Erik Erikson
Daniel Kahneman
Hazel Markus
Abraham Maslow
#16

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals avoid situations that threaten their self-concept or engage in behaviors to protect their self-esteem?

Self-presentation
Self-monitoring
Self-handicapping
Self-affirmation
#17

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals strive to maintain a stable, positive self-concept by selectively interpreting and recalling information in a way that confirms their pre-existing beliefs?

Cognitive dissonance theory
Self-verification theory
Self-consistency theory
Self-enhancement theory

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