COMS CH 3 QUIZ

Although Katia received only average grades in school, her parents always told her that she was highly intelligent and capable. These supportive messages constitute ____________ that positively affected their daughter's self-esteem.

a reflected appraisal

Instead of telling someone that you need to get going, you say, "I appreciate how much you have to do today. I don't want to take any more of your time." This is an example of a(n) ____________.

face-saving hint

Ally, who is articulate and outgoing at parties but too timid to comment in class, illustrates that the self-concept is ____________.

flexiable

Mark is aware he occasionally curses when expressing an opinion he holds strongly. When dining with his partner's parents, though, he is careful to avoid offensive language. This is an exercise in ____________.

impression management

One study found that patients typically disclosed their HIV status to their health care provider because they felt it was the responsible thing to do for themselves and to protect the provider. This illustrates which feature of self-disclosure?

moral obligation

Accurate or not, the ____________ self is powerful because we believe it reflects who we are.

perceived

Which of the following statements is true about self-esteem?

positive self-evaluations are often the starting point for a positive communication with others

In online support groups, people often feel safe to disclose after reading what others have shared due to the benefit of ____________.

reciprocity

Which of the following statements is true about self-fulfilling prophecies?

there are two types; self-imposed and other-imposed

Turning in assignments on time is important in this class, especially considering the fast pace of an 8-week course.

true