You Cross the Finish Line of a Race and the First

question 53

Multiple Choice

You cross the finish line of a race and the first thing you do is to look ahead to see how many people finished in front of you,and look behind to see how many people you beat.You are gathering information for your ________ via the use of ________.

• A) self-schema; self-perception
• B) self-perception; reflected appraisal
• C) self-concept; social comparison
• D) self-esteem; competition

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

The belief that one has control over their own life and outcomes, as opposed to external forces having that control.

Physically Abused

Experiencing harm or injury to the body inflicted by another person.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure.

Social and Emotional Adjustment

The process of adapting or conforming to new social and emotional environments or realities, often crucial for mental health and wellbeing.