Question

1. a person with a negative self - concept tends to:

a. be overly critical
b. seek praise
c. avoid criticism
d. feel positive towards competition
e. use assertive behavior
f. have a wide distance between ideal self and real self
g. use aggressive behavior
h. use submissive behavior
i. dislike manipulation

1. such person has many self - concepts. t f
2. self - disclosure:

a. involves risk
b. is often avoided because of fear of a negative reaction
c. can lead to sharing between communicators
d. can help us discover more about ourselves
e. can increase defensive behavior
f. tends to be reciprocal (mutual)
g. can increase trust
h. decreases ones self - respect
i. should be done appropriately for the situation and relationship
j. gives others information they normally wouldnt have

1. to improve ones self - concept one should drop false masks. t f
2. self - concept:

a. influences communication behavior
b. is objective
c. is not related to self - esteem
d. does not affect interpersonal communication
e. is unrelated to values
f. is developed as a result of others opinions, reactions, and expectations
g. is always an accurate perception of the
eal\ self
h. is often related to ones behavior
i. is not related to interpersonal communication
j. is limited to self - concept
k. is unchanging
l. is influenced by roles one assumes
m. is influenced by groups one belongs to

Explanation:

1. A person with a negative self - concept often has a large gap between their ideal self and real self (F). This is because they view themselves more poorly than their ideal self - image.
2. A person with a negative self - concept does not necessarily have many self - concepts. Self - concept refers to an individual's perception of themselves, and negativity doesn't equate to multiplicity. So the answer is F.
3. Self - disclosure:

• It involves risk (A) as revealing personal information can have unpredictable reactions.
• It is often avoided because of fear of a negative reaction (B) as people are afraid of being judged or rejected.
• It can lead to sharing between communicators (C) as it is a way to build connection.
• It can help us discover more about ourselves (D) as we reflect on what we share.
• It tends to be reciprocal (F) as in healthy communication, both parties share.
• It can increase trust (G) as openness is a sign of trust - building.
• It should be done appropriately for the situation and relationship (I) to avoid over - sharing or inappropriate sharing.
• It gives others information they normally wouldn't have (J) which is the essence of self - disclosure.

1. To improve one's self - concept, dropping false masks can be helpful as it allows for a more authentic self - perception. So the answer is T.
2. Self - concept:

• Influences communication behavior (A) as self - perception affects how we interact.
• Is not objective (B is false as it is subjective).
• Is related to self - esteem (C is false as they are related).
• Affects interpersonal communication (D is false as it has a significant impact).
• Is related to values (E is false as values can shape self - concept and vice - versa).
• Is developed as a result of others' opinions, reactions, and expectations (F) as social feedback is crucial in self - concept formation.
• Is not always an accurate perception of the "real" self (G is false as it can be distorted).
• Is often related to one's behavior (H) as self - concept can drive behavior and behavior can influence self - concept.
• Is related to interpersonal communication (I is false as it is highly relevant).
• Is not limited to self - concept (J is false as it has wide - reaching implications).
• Is not unchanging (K is false as it can evolve).
• Is influenced by roles one assumes (L) as different roles can change self - perception.
• Is influenced by groups one belongs to (M) as group norms and identities can shape self - concept.

Answer:

1. F
2. F
3. A. involves risk, B. is often avoided because of fear of a negative reaction, C. can lead to sharing between communicators, D. can help us discover more about ourselves, F. tends to be reciprocal, G. can increase trust, I. should be done appropriately for the situation and relationship, J. gives others information they normally wouldn't have
4. T
5. A. influences communication behavior, F. is developed as a result of others' opinions, reactions, and expectations, H. is often related to one's behavior, L. is influenced by roles one assumes, M. is influenced by groups one belongs to