What is self-concept? (1 point) How does it differ from self-esteem? (1 point) Give an example of each that is not in the book. (2 points)
What will be an ideal response
1 point for the definition of self-concept. Any of the following, or something similar:
- The set of perceptions you have about yourself and your abilities
- Your internal mental image of yourself
- Your beliefs about what kind of person you are
- How you would label your social, emotional, mental, physical, and/or spiritual self
1 point for how self-concept differs from self-esteem. Any of the following, or something similar:
- How you feel about yourself based on your self-concept
- The evaluative and emotional component of self-concept
- The degree to which we see our characteristics as being worthwhile or up to the challenges of life
1 point for a correct example of self-concept. Anything that is merely a statement about his or her characteristics: intelligence, ability to reason, athleticism, outgoing or shy, thoughtful, etc.
1 point for a correct example of self-esteem. Anything that is a value judgment about personal characteristics: good or bad, worthwhile or not worthwhile.
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Dr. McGlynn is conducting a study on the effects of exercise on reaction time. He allows
subjects to exercise strenuously for either 0, 10, or 20 minutes. Next, subjects are seated at a table containing a red push button and a yellow light. Each subject is asked to push the button as soon as he or she sees the light flash. Dr. McGlynn measures the time it takes each subject to push the button after the light is lit. The control group in this study a. did not exercise. b. exercised for 10 minutes. c. exercised for either 10 or 20 minutes. d. exercised for 0, 10, or 20 minutes. e. exercised for 20 minutes.