Chapter 7

Question 1

Self - concept

Answer 1

Beliefs a person holds about his/her own attributes and how he/she evaluates these qualities

Question 2

Self-esteem

Answer 2

Positivity of a persons’ self-concept

• Low self-esteem: think they will not perform well
• High self-esteem: think they will be successful and will take risk

Question 3

Ideal self

Answer 3

conception of how we would like to be

Question 4

Actual self

Answer 4

more realistic appraisal of the qualities we have

Question 5

Multiple selves

Answer 5

each of us have many selves and roles

Question 6

The extended self

Answer 6

external objects considered a part of us

Question 7

Levels of extended self

Answer 7

o Individual: personal possession
 car, clothing
o Family: residence and furnishing
o Community: the neighbourhood or town where you live
 Ex: neighbour came over to help decorate outside because for her this is important
o Group: social or other groups
 Ex: bishops, Canadians

Question 8

Ideals of beauty - favourable physical features (4)

Answer 8

o attractive faces
o good health and youth
o balance/symmetry
o feminine curves/ hourglass body shape