b. self-esteem; Gestalt
c. Gestalt; behaviorist
d. self-esteem; behaviorist
Answer: A
Difficulty: 3
Page(s) in Text: 13-14
Topic: Where Construals Come From: Basic Human Motives
Skill: Conceptual
145. Dimitri went through a lot of hard work during basic training in the Army. At times, drill sergeants yelled at him; he was physically exhausted and emotionally distressed. But, at the end of Basic Training, he felt that joining the Army had been a very good decision. The self-esteem explanation for Dimitri’s feelings about Basic Training is that
a. Dimitri is delusional for deriving meaning from the horrible experience he just endured.
b. Dimitri has to somehow justify his suffering while maintaining his self-esteem.
c. Dimitri’s self-esteem increased every day that he survived in Basic Training.
d. Dimitri’s justification for joining the Army was strong enough to see him through to finishing Basic Training.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 13-14
Topic: Where Construals Come From: Basic Human Motives
Skill: Conceptual
146. According to the authors of your text, in the social cognition approach, a major hallmark of being human is
a. a sense of self.
b. self-esteem.
c. the ability to reason.
d. perception of social reality.
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1
Page(s) in Text: 15
Topic: Where Construals Come From: Basic Human Motives
Skill: Factual
147. Leslie cannot say “no” to anyone. Consequently she takes on too much, and doesn’t fulfill her commitments as promptly as she might. Assume that when asked to explain these behaviors, Leslie is motivated to be accurate in her self-perceptions. What would she be most likely to say?
a. “I would have gotten everything done if my sister hadn’t come to visit.”
b. “You know me. I’m a go-getter who can’t stand being bored.”
c. “I guess I’m a bit of a pushover, and take on more than I can responsibly handle.”
d. “I guess you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 15