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Describe how the idea of the "looking-glass self" affects the development of our self-concept.

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Jason went to a party with several of his friends last weekend. While he was there, he made several inappropriate comments and did not notice that people were offended by what he was saying. Afterward, several people at the party commented to Jason's friends that they were surprised and upset by his behavior. Which of the following statements is likely true of Jason?

A) Jason has low self-esteem.
B) Jason is a low self-monitor.
C) Jason has a poor self-concept.
D) Jason does not engage in self-fulfilling prophecies.

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As people age, their self-concepts tend to change. Looking back over the last few years of your life, think about how you have changed the way you think about yourself. Identify and describe at least two of those changes. Next, describe the process by which your self-concept changed. Make sure to include ideas and concepts from the book and/or class in your answer.

Your subjective evaluation of yourself is known as

According to the text, your self-concept is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Your own understanding of who you are as a person comprises your

Self-fulfilling prophecies that we make for ourselves often affect the behavior of others.

When we evaluate our own merits with respect to certain reference groups, we are engaging in a process known as

The way you tend to think and act in most situations defines your

Image management can be particularly difficult for people who represent a marginalized group or those who have to manage a serious illness. Discuss the difficulty these people might face in presenting their identity to others. How is the process similar to identity management for people who don't face these challenges? How is it different? What additional considerations in disclosure do these individuals face? How can people who don't face these challenges respond in ways that are appropriately supportive of their face needs?

According to the textbook, which of the following statements about people with low self-esteem is NOT true?

Your textbook talks about the danger of basing personal evaluations on comparisons to unrealistic reference groups. The book focuses on the specific dangers dealing with issues regarding weight and body image. Besides weight, name at least three other issues for which people improperly use reference groups to unfairly compare themselves to others. Now, imagine that someone you care about is unfairly comparing him or herself to someone in an unrealistic reference group. How would you help and/or encourage that friend to develop a more realistic self-concept?

Which of the following statements about people with high self-esteem is NOT true?

Fellowship face refers to our need to avoid being imposed upon by others.

Your self-concept is made up of the perceptions you have about who you are as a person.

Many parents and educators believe in the importance of children's self-esteem. In particular, they believe it's important to support girls' self-esteem so that girls don't lag behind boys in their academic or social skills. Suppose your community is voting on a new project that would allocate a great deal of money to a new program to raise the self-esteem of young girls in your town. Using what you know from empirical research, articulate a reasoned argument either in support of this idea or against it. Your argument needn't be based only on the research, but you should make explicit reference to empirical findings to support your position.

According to the Johari window, there are aspects of our personalities that others can see in us but that we are unaware of. These are known as the ________ aspects of our self.

Low self-monitors are more likely than high self-monitors to appear unsophisticated or socially awkward.

When Jon and Ernesto met in their English class, they were both hesitant to share much about their personal lives. As the semester progressed and they became better friends, they felt comfortable sharing more and more with each other. Which element of self-disclosure is reflected in their relationship?

Image management is a complex, collaborative process.