Jasmine Is a College Student, Who Tends to Be Self-Conscious

question 175

Multiple Choice

Jasmine is a college student, who tends to be self-conscious and anxious in social situations, constantly worries about her school work and job, rarely seems happy, although she is an excellent student and employee and is always willing to help her fellow students and classmates. Jasmine would probably be rated

• A)low on agreeableness.
• B)low on conscientiousness.
• C)high on neuroticism.
• D)low on openness to experience.

Comprehend the principles of cognitive dissonance and its effects on attitudes and behaviors.

Recognize the role of social comparison in self-evaluation.

Apply Festinger's social comparison theory to understand self-knowledge.

Identify different persuasion techniques and their psychological underpinnings.

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Definitions:

Control

In experimental research, it refers to the standard against which the effects of a test are compared.

Avoiding coping

A coping strategy where an individual avoids facing a problem or situation, thus delaying dealing with the stress it causes.

Alarm stage

The initial reaction of the body's stress response, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

Academic performance

The measure of a student's achievement across various academic subjects, often quantified through grades or test scores.