122. George just finished a poem, and is very proud of his work. He knows he should ask his instructor for some constructive feedback to improve it, but chooses not to because he is afraid of losing his sense of accomplishment. In this case, which basic motive did George give in to?
a. the need to belong
b. the need for accuracy
c. the need to feel good about oneself
d. the need for affiliation
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 13
Topic: Where Construals Come From: Basic Human Motives
Skill: Application
123. Garry is a physician and is convinced that his patient, Mr. Mraz, has cancer. However, after several diagnostic tests and a biopsy that came back negative, Garry rethinks his original diagnosis. He admits that he was wrong and does more research to find the correct diagnosis. In this case, which basic motive did Garry give in to?
a. the need for accuracy
b. the need to feel good about oneself
c. the need for meaning
d. the need for control
Answer: A
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 14-15
Topic: Where Construals Come From: Basic Human Motives
Skill: Application
124. People often construe the world as they do in order to maintain a favorable image of themselves. This assumption underlies the ________ approach.
a. self-esteem
b. public image
c. accuracy motive
d. self-perception
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1
Page(s) in Text: 13
Topic: Where Construals Come From: Basic Human Motives
Skill: Factual
125. When asked why she is always losing things, Veronique replies, “I’m not careless. It’s just that I have more important things to think about.” This response would be predicted by a social psychologist who advocates a ________ approach to understanding human behavior.
a. social cognition
b. Gestalt
c. self-esteem
d. self-perception
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 13