Chapter 3 practice quiz

Gender is the most important influence on our sense of self.

false

The media is not a primary agent in teaching social perspectives.

false

Which of the following is/are guidelines for encouraging personal growth as a communicator?

Gain knowledge as a basis for personal change.

All of the following are values of self-disclosing EXCEPT:

Self-disclosure leads to positive ego boundaries.

Since Sam was a baby, her parents have always told her, "Treat others how you want to be treated." This is an example of a(an)

identify script

Marjorie plays soccer. She is a first year student on her high school team, and after the first practice, she feels pretty awful about herself because the seniors are much better players than she is. She tells her friend, "I look like a five-year-old compared to them! How will I ever get that good? I'm embarrassed to even practice." By judging her ability based on the skills of her teammates, Marjorie is engaging in ____.

social comparison

The attachment style an infant develops can change over the course of life.

true

Upward comparison is the tendency to compare ourselves to people who exceed us in what they have or can do.

true

We internalize the generalized other's perspective.

true