Self-Esteem Quiz

What is the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?

• Self-esteem is a specific evaluation of the self, while self-concept is a broad description of the self.

• Self-concept is a specific evaluation of the self, while self-esteem is a broad description of the self.

• Self-esteem is a broad description of the self, while self-concept is a more specific evaluation of the self.

• Self-concept is a broad description of the self, while self-esteem is a more specific evaluation of the self.

How does self-esteem vary across our life span and across contexts?

• It increases as we age and remains constant across different contexts.

• It varies across our life span and across different contexts.

• It decreases as we age and varies across different contexts.

• It remains constant throughout life and across different contexts.

What is the impact of negative evaluation on a trait that isn’t very important for our self-concept?

• It may result in a slight increase in self-esteem.

• It does not affect self-esteem.

• It results in a loss of self-esteem.

• It may result in a slight decrease in self-esteem.

How does self-esteem affect our communication and behaviors?

• It has no impact on communication and behaviors.

• It affects communication but not behaviors.

• It affects behaviors but not communication.

• It affects both communication and behaviors.

What is the relationship between self-efficacy, self-esteem, and self-concept?

• Self-efficacy influences self-esteem, which influences self-concept.

• Self-esteem influences self-efficacy, which influences self-concept.

• Self-concept influences self-efficacy, which influences self-esteem.

• Self-concept influences self-esteem, which influences self-efficacy.

How does positive feedback affect self-efficacy?

• It has no impact on self-efficacy.

• It decreases self-efficacy.

• It fluctuates self-efficacy.

• It increases self-efficacy.

What is the impact of discrepancies between the actual and ideal selves?

• It leads to feelings of guilt, weakness, and a feeling that we have fallen short of our moral standard.

• It leads to feelings of agitation including fear of potential punishment.

• It leads to feelings of shame and embarrassment.

• It leads to feelings of dejection including disappointment, dissatisfaction, and frustration.

How do discrepancies between the actual and others’ ideals affect individuals?

• It leads to feelings of dejection including disappointment, dissatisfaction, and frustration.

• It leads to feelings of shame and embarrassment.

• It leads to feelings of agitation including fear of potential punishment.

• It leads to feelings of guilt, weakness, and a feeling that we have fallen short of our moral standard.

What are the different ‘selves’ that make up our self-concept?

• Potential, ideal, and ought selves.

• Actual, potential, and ideal selves.

• Actual, potential, and ought selves.

• Actual, ideal, and ought selves.

How do discrepancies between the actual and others’ ought selves affect individuals?

• It leads to feelings of shame and embarrassment.

• It leads to feelings of guilt, weakness, and a feeling that we have fallen short of our moral standard.

• It leads to feelings of agitation including fear of potential punishment.

• It leads to feelings of dejection including disappointment, dissatisfaction, and frustration.