True or false Quesations 39. Our self-concepts are our most important schemas 40

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39. Our self-concepts are our most important schemas 40. The self-concept begins in adolescence. 41. Self-esteem is a positive or negave of the self- concept. 42. Trait self-esteem changes according to situational circumstances. 43. Extreme risk taking is a positive consequence of high self-esteem. 44. Depression is a negative consequence of low self-esteem. 45. Self-efficacy is an evaluation of our ability to perform tasks and achieve goals 46. Increasing self efficacy is pr of the behavioral route of raising self-esteem. 47. Successive approximations are part of the perceptual route of raising self-esteem. 4k Schemas are used ov and over again in many aiferen sii 49. Algorithms are shortcut alternatives to heuristics. 50. The media slogan "If it bleeds, it leads" is related to the availability heuristic. 51. Attitudes are not neutral.

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39. True

These are our concepts about our beliefs, our abilities, values, goals, traits, etc. When it becomes more abstract, complex and organized we call it self-schema.

40. False

It begins during childhood, as children have their own schemas regarding their appearance, skills, schooling progress, etc.

41. True

While, self-concept is our thought about self, self-esteem is our feeling about self. Self-esteem is the summation of positive and negative reactions to all the aspects of our self-concept.

42. False

Trait self-esteem is defined as an individual’s perception, assimilated throughout life regarding his/her social standing. It is considered to be stable.

43. False

Extreme risk-taking is negative consequence of high self-esteem. People with very high self-esteem also engage in racism, rejection of social pressures, risky decision making, etc.

44. True

Relatively low self-esteem is seen as a risk factor for suicide, depression, suicidal attempts, being bullied, etc.

45. True

Self-Efficacy is defined as one's belief in one's own ability to accomplish goal set by oneself. Basically, it is the evaluation of self's ability to perform tasks and achieve goals.

46. True

Increasing of self-efficacy leads to persistence, and success in achieving one's goal. Success leads to raising of self-confidence. Self-confidence is directly related to self-esteem. More self-confidence you have, more self-esteem you are likely to have. So, increasing of self-efficacy leads to raising of self-esteem.

47. True*

In successive approximations the behaviors are rewarded as they keep moving to their successive stages towards the final goal. As these help in achieving goal and being successful in doing so, it will raise the self-confidence of the person inevitably leading to raising of self-esteem.

48. True

Certain schemas are used over and over again for different situations. These are called as favorite schemas that we try to fit into a situation before deciding that it does not fit into that particular situation.

49. False

Algorithms are precise set of rules that are used to solve particular problems, while heuristics are best guess or shortcuts to solve a problem.

50. True

The slogan is used by most of the media people to create a bias towards violent events. Since the motto is well used people easily get influenced by it, making it an example of mental shortcut.

51. False

Attitudes can be neutral. There are 3 basic types of attitudes - Positive, negative and neutral. Neutral attitude people tend to be thought of as being lazy and who ignore the problems of their lives.

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