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Und
th e Self

True or False
Questions
 Introduction

Read each statement carefully. Determine if the

statement is true or false. Write "T" for true and
"F" for false in the space provided before the
number. If the statement is false, provide a brief
explanation why.
 True or False?

____1. The self is best defined as a person's

physical body.
 Answer

F The self encompasses more than just the

physical body; it includes thoughts, feelings,
experiences, and social interactions.
 True or False?

____2. Understanding the self can lead to

increased social conformity.
 Answer

F Understanding the self can actually help

individuals make more independent and
informed choices, potentially leading to less
conformity.
 True or False?

____3. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic

theory emphasizes the role of social
interactions.
 Answer

F Freud's theory focuses on the unconscious

mind and its influence on behavior, not
primarily on social interactions.
 True or False?

____4. The id, ego, and superego are

components of Humanistic theory.
 Answer

F The id, ego, and superego are key

concepts in Psychoanalytic theory, not
Humanistic theory.
 True or False?

____5. According to the humanistic theory,

the ultimate goal of personal growth is self-
esteem.
 Answer

F The ultimate goal of personal growth in

Humanistic theory is self-actualization, which
involves fulfilling one's potential.
 True or False?

____6. Social-cognitive theory emphasizes

the role of unconscious drives in shaping the
self.
 Answer

F Social-cognitive theory focuses on the

interplay of social factors, cognitive
processes, and behavior in shaping the self,
not unconscious drives.
 True or False?

____7. Learning to cook by watching a

cooking show is an example of observational
learning.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____8. Cultural background has no

influence on an individual's understanding of
the self.
 Answer

F Culture shapes values, beliefs, and

perceptions of the self, influencing how
individuals understand themselves and their
place in the world.
 True or False?

____9. The spotlight effect is the belief that

others notice our appearance and behavior
more than they actually do.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____10. Ignoring negative feedback is a

strategy for overcoming self-perception
biases.
 Answer

F Ignoring negative feedback can reinforce

biases. Seeking feedback, even when it's
critical, is essential for self-awareness and
growth.
 True or False?

____11. Social Identity Theory suggests that

self-concept is derived from personal
experiences.
 Answer

F Social Identity Theory focuses on how

group memberships contribute to self-
concept, not solely personal experiences.
 True or False?

____12. Self-actualization is a key point of

Social Identity Theory.
 Answer

F Self-actualization is a concept from

Humanistic theory, not directly related to
Social Identity Theory.
 True or False?

____13. Self-Categorization Theory

emphasizes the role of social groups in
shaping behavior.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____14. According to Self-Discrepancy

Theory, the three selves that shape self-
concept are the actual, ideal, and ought
selves.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____15. A musician who is passionate about

their art but faces financial challenges is an
example of a self-discrepancy that can lead
to negative emotions.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____16. A negative self-concept can

contribute to eating disorders.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____17. Self-criticism is a key component of

self-compassion.
 Answer

F Self-compassion involves kindness and

understanding, not self-criticism.
 True or False?

____18. Self-compassion is based on

judgment, while self-esteem is based on
acceptance.
 Answer

F Self-compassion is based on acceptance,

while self-esteem can be based on judgment
and comparison.
 True or False?

____19. Self-criticism is a practical strategy

for cultivating self-compassion.
 Answer

F Self-criticism can be harmful to self-

compassion. Instead, focus on self-kindness
and understanding.
 True or False?

____20. Research suggests that self-

compassion is linked to increased stress.
 Answer

F Research suggests that self-compassion is

linked to reduced stress and improved
mental well-being.
 True or False?

____21. Socialization is the process of

learning social skills and adopting societal
norms and values.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____22. The workplace is a primary agent

of socialization.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____23. The family influences the

socialization process by providing a sense of
belonging and teaching social skills.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____24. Peer pressure can influence

individuals to resist social expectations.
 Answer

F Peer pressure often leads to conformity,

not resistance, to group norms.
 True or False?

____25. The media can promote media

literacy and encourage critical consumption
of content.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____26. Educational settings influence

individuals by teaching academic skills and
promoting social skills.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____27. The increase in media literacy is a

way that technology has changed the
socialization process.
 Answer

F The increase in media literacy is a positive

outcome of technological advancements, but
not a change in the socialization process
itself.
 True or False?

____28. Social connections are important

for mental health because they offer
emotional support and promote social
engagement.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____29. Resocialization is the process of

maintaining one's original culture.
 Answer

F Resocialization involves adapting to new

norms and values, often in response to
changed circumstances.
 True or False?

____30. A person moving to a new city is an

example of resocialization.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____31. Self-regulation is the ability to

control impulses and manage emotions and
behavior.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____32. Self-actualization is a component of

self-regulation.
 Answer

F Self-actualization is a concept from

Humanistic theory and is not directly related
to self-regulation.
 True or False?

____33. Self-control is a subset of self-

regulation that focuses on emotional
management.
 Answer

F Self-control is a subset of self-regulation

that focuses on impulse control, not
emotional management.
 True or False?

____34. The amygdala is the brain region

crucial for exerting self-control.
 Answer

F The prefrontal cortex is the brain region

crucial for exerting self-control.
 True or False?

____35. Avoiding temptation is a strategy

for enhancing self-control.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____36. Reflective journaling is a technique

for better self-regulation.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____37. Self-regulation contributes to goal

attainment by providing motivation and
promoting perseverance.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____38. Self-compassion is a challenge to

self-control.
 Answer

F Self-compassion is not a challenge to self-

control; it can actually support self-
regulation by fostering a more accepting
and supportive internal environment.
 True or False?

____39. Technology can be used to improve

self-regulation by offering apps for tracking
habits.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____40. Building resilience through self-

regulation can lead to decreased coping
skills.
 Answer

F Building resilience through self-regulation

leads to improved coping skills and a greater
ability to handle challenges.
 True or False?

____41. Self-efficacy is a component of self-

concept.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____42. Individualistic cultures emphasize

group harmony and interdependence.
 Answer

F Individualistic cultures emphasize personal

goals and rights, not group harmony.
 True or False?

____43. Collectivistic cultures prioritize

individual achievement and self-expression.
 Answer

F Collectivistic cultures prioritize group goals

and social harmony, not individual
achievement and self-expression.
 True or False?

____44. Marginalization is the process of

cultural change and psychological change
that occurs when cultures meet.
 Answer

F Acculturation is the process of cultural

change and psychological change that
occurs when cultures meet.
 True or False?

____45. Assimilation is a model of

acculturation that involves maintaining one's
original culture while participating in the host
society.
 Answer

F Integration is the model of acculturation

that involves maintaining one's original
culture while participating in the host society.
 True or False?

____46. Identity Negotiation Theory

suggests that identity is fixed and
unchanging.
 Answer

F Identity Negotiation Theory suggests that

identity is a result of negotiation between
individuals and society, implying that it is
fluid and dynamic.
 True or False?

____47. Cultural identity can contribute to

self-esteem by providing a sense of
belonging and fostering pride.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____48. Lack of cultural awareness is a

challenge of cultural identity.
Answer

T
 True or False?

____49. Embracing cultural diversity can

lead to increased social conformity.
 Answer

F Embracing cultural diversity promotes

understanding and acceptance, leading to
less conformity and more inclusivity.
 True or False?

____50. Ignoring cultural diversity is a way

to apply the understanding of cultural
influences on the self in daily interactions.
 Answer

F Ignoring cultural diversity is

counterproductive to understanding and
appreciating cultural influences on the self.