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Global UNDSELF QUIZ : d. The private self and the public self Reciprocal Read each question carefully and choose The concept of the ideal self represents an individual's Colleges the best answer. aspirations. Based on the document, which of the following is an accurate representation of this concept? Which of the following theories suggests that our self- a. Being a student who is hardworking and curious. concept is heavily influenced by how we believe others Believing one must be a good role model for their see us? younger siblings. a. Social Identity Theory C. A person who aspires to become a renowned artist in b. Self-Affirmation Theory the future. C . Looking-Glass Self d. The persona an individual portrays to their colleagues Self-Discrepancy Theory at work 2. G.H. Mead's theory of Symbolic Interactionism posits 10. Self-identity as a construct encompassing which key that the self is a social product. This is primarily elements? substantiated by which of the following principles? a. The thoughts that come to mind when asked about a. The self as a fixed concept that never changes. who you are. b. The self is created out of nothing through individual b. The sense of personal identity and who we are as choice. individuals. C. The self is entirely determined by genetics and not by C Personal characteristics, social roles, responsibilities, social context. and affiliations. d. The necessity of others for validation, affirmation, and d. The conscious part of your personality that makes as reference points for one's identity. decisions. 3. What is one of the positive aspects of self-awareness? 11. In contrast to the Western emphasis on an independent a. It is a fixed state that never changes. self, many Eastern traditions promote the concept of b. It is only a matter of your private thoughts and an interdependent self. This means the self is primarily feelings defined by its: C. It can lead to a state of being overly concerned with a. Relationship to others and social roles. how others see you. b. Separation from the external world. d. It keeps you from doing something dangerous or C Internal thoughts and emotional states. helps you stay on track d. Innate desires and personal goals. 4. According to Symbolic Interactionism why is the self- 12. From a Taoist perspective, the ideal self is one that is: considered a social product? a. Defined by its accomplishments and social status. a. Because we need others to affirm who we are and act b. In harmony with the natural flow of the universe as reference points for our identity. C. Focused on intellectual development and rational b. Because it is entirely determined by our genes and thought not by social context. d. Constantly striving for self-improvement and Because it is created out of nothing through perfection. individual choice. 13. Which of the following is most characteristic of the d. Because it is a fixed concept that never changes. Western approach to self-development? 5. Which Freudian concept is described as the judgmental a. Conforming to a predetermined social role. and morally correct part of your personality? b. Striving to eliminate personal desires. a. The Self c. The Id C. Realizing the self's unity with a universal The Ego d. The Superego consciousness . 6. A person who believes they should be a role model for d. Achieving personal goals and maximizing individual their younger siblings is demonstrating which aspect of potential. the self-schema? 14. In the context of the self, which of the following is a a. Self-esteem fundamental difference between Western and Eastern b. Actual self thought? C . Ought self a Western thought prioritizes the individual's d. Ideal self uniqueness, while Eastern thought prioritizes the self's 7. The public self, as a form of self-awareness, is primarily connection to others. aimed at: b . Western thought views the self as unchanging, while a. Maintaining an individual's internal, private feelings Eastern thought views it as a social construct. and standards. C. Western thought emphasizes self-improvement, while b. Creating a positive and well-presented image for Eastern thought rejects it entirely. others . d. Western thought is based on logic, while Eastern C. Developing a person's long-term aspirations and thought is based on emotion. goals, 15. The concept of social harmony is a primary influence d. Evaluating one's personal characteristics. on the self-concept in which Eastern philosophical 8. According to the document, what two aspects did tradition? William James conceptualize the self as having? a. Buddhism c. Hinduism a. The I and the Me b. Confucianism d. Taoism b. The id and the ego The mind and the body