by mwalter
Understanding self-perception is crucial for personal growth and effective communication. This quiz will take you through intriguing questions that explore different facets of how we perceive ourselves and how these perceptions shape our interactions and decisions. Test your knowledge and gain new insights into the psychology of self-perception. Good luck!
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Self-Perception Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the term for the discrepancy between how we see ourselves and how others see us?
Self-discrepancy
Cognitive dissonance
Social comparison
Identity crisis
2. Which psychologist is known for developing the concept of the ‘looking-glass self’?
Sigmund Freud
Charles Cooley
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
3. What is the main focus of Carl Rogers’ theory of self-concept?
Self-esteem
Self-actualization
Self-discrepancy
Self-efficacy
4. Which term describes the belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations?
Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-concept
Self-identity
5. What is the psychological term for a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth?
Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-concept
Self-identity
6. Who proposed the hierarchy of needs theory, which includes self-actualization at its peak?
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
B.F. Skinner
7. Which concept refers to the internalized societal expectations and norms that influence our behavior?
Social identity
Self-schema
Social norms
Superego
8. What is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to overestimate the extent to which their actions and appearance are noticed by others?
Spotlight effect
Illusion of transparency
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
9. Which theory suggests that people have a fundamental need to maintain and enhance their self-esteem?
Self-determination theory
Terror management theory
Self-enhancement theory
Social identity theory
10. What is the term for the process by which individuals compare themselves to others to evaluate their own abilities and opinions?
Social comparison
Self-assessment
Self-verification
Social identity
11. Which psychologist is known for the theory of cognitive dissonance?
Leon Festinger
Albert Bandura
Carl Jung
Erik Erikson
12. What is the term for the mental structures that help individuals organize and interpret information about themselves?
Self-schemas
Self-concepts
Self-identities
Self-constructs
13. Which concept refers to the belief that one can influence events and their outcomes?
Locus of control
Self-efficacy
Self-determination
Self-regulation
14. What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to oneself and negative outcomes to external factors?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Hindsight bias
15. Which term describes the internal conflict experienced when one’s actions are inconsistent with their beliefs?
Cognitive dissonance
Self-discrepancy
Identity crisis
Role conflict
16. What is the term for the process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them?
Impression management
Social influence
Self-monitoring
Social facilitation
17. Which concept refers to the belief that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work and dedication?
Growth mindset
Fixed mindset
Self-efficacy
Self-actualization
18. What is the term for the process of reflecting on one’s own thoughts and feelings?
Self-reflection
Self-monitoring
Self-regulation
Self-actualization
19. Which psychologist is known for the concept of self-actualization?
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Albert Bandura
20. What is the term for the belief that one is capable of achieving their goals?
Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Self-concept
Self-identity
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