Based on Your Reading of Chapter 3 (Social Cognition), Who

question 49

Multiple Choice

Based on your reading of Chapter 3 (Social Cognition) , who would you predict would be more frustrated: Katie, who missed an A by one point, or James, who missed an A by five points?

• A) Katie, because it's easier for her to imagine getting one more test item right
• B) James, because it's harder for him to imagine an alternative outcome
• C) Katie, because she and James studied together
• D) James, because he and Katie studied together

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Definitions:

Self-Enhancement

The tendency for individuals to promote their self-image by focusing on positive feedback and minimizing negative feedback.

Culture

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that shape their behavior and perspectives.

Self-Presentation

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them in social or professional contexts.

Standards

Established norms or criteria which define acceptable levels of quality, behavior, or performance.