Self Communication - Understand This Psychological Concept

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Self Communication - Understand This Psychological Concept - Quiz

Mastering the art of self-communication determines our life's quality as it determines our ability to experience life as we would want to. The power to communicate with oneself is a trait unique to humans. It is the ability to speak with yourself, but mostly in a non-verbal way.
Understand more about this psychological concept in this quiz below.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Self-Disclosure is an individual’s self-evaluation or self-appraisal.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Self-disclosure refers to the process of revealing personal information about oneself to others. It involves sharing thoughts, feelings, experiences, and other personal details. It is not related to self-evaluation or self-appraisal, which are processes of reflecting on one's own abilities, performance, or qualities. Therefore, the statement that self-disclosure is an individual's self-evaluation or self-appraisal is false.

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  • 2. 

    dyad refers to interaction between two person who are more likely to disclose when the person you are with discloses

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A dyad refers to an interaction between two people where they are more likely to disclose personal information when the other person in the dyad also discloses. This suggests that individuals tend to feel more comfortable and willing to share personal details when they perceive a sense of openness and trust from the other person in the interaction.

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  • 3. 

    One of the Dangers in Self-Disclosure is you cannot self-disclose and then take it back.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Self-disclosure refers to the act of revealing personal information or feelings to others. Once self-disclosure occurs, it cannot be undone or taken back. This is because once information is shared, it becomes a part of the recipient's knowledge and memory. Even if the person who disclosed the information regrets it or changes their mind, they cannot erase it from the other person's mind. Therefore, the statement that "you cannot self-disclose and then take it back" is true.

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  • 4. 

    Professional risks/material losses refer to People who may lost power, influence, authority, asset when disclosing.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Professional risks/material losses refer to the potential negative consequences that individuals may face in their professional lives when they disclose certain information. These risks can include losing power, influence, authority, and even assets. By choosing the answer "True," it indicates that the statement accurately reflects the concept of professional risks and material losses in relation to disclosure.

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  • 5. 

    The four panes in Johari Window are separated from each another and interdependent

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The four panes in Johari Window are not separated from each other and are interdependent. The Johari Window model is a tool used to understand and improve communication and self-awareness. It consists of four panes: Open, Blind, Hidden, and Unknown. These panes are not separate entities but rather represent different aspects of an individual's personality and behavior. They are interconnected and influence each other. The model emphasizes the importance of feedback and self-disclosure in expanding the Open pane and reducing the Blind, Hidden, and Unknown panes.

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  • 6. 

    Self-concept is generally termed as our individual perception of behavior, ability, and unique characteristics—a mental picture of who we are as a person.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Self-concept refers to our own perception of ourselves, including our behavior, abilities, and unique characteristics. It is a mental image or understanding of our identity as individuals. This statement accurately describes the concept of self-concept, making the answer "True" correct.

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  • 7. 

    The term self-esteem is used to describe your overall subjective sense of personal value or worth. In other words, self-esteem is known as the amount of appreciation and liking you give to yourself regardless of the circumstances.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Self-esteem refers to an individual's perception of their own worth and value. It is a subjective evaluation of oneself, independent of external factors or situations. Therefore, regardless of the circumstances, self-esteem remains consistent as it is based on one's own appreciation and liking of oneself. This explanation supports the given answer, which is True.

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  • 8. 

    The open self shows the state of an individual known to others but not known to him.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement in the question is incorrect. The open self refers to the state of an individual that is known to both themselves and others. It represents the aspects of a person's personality and behavior that are openly expressed and visible to others.

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  • 9. 

    Unknown Self is the part of our own self that is visible to us, but invisible to others. In this area we keep our utmost personal information, all those things we unwilling to share with others since they might be our weak points, fears, emotions, dysfunctions, motives, mistakes, secrets, or guilt

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement in the question is describing the concept of the "Unknown Self" as the part of our self that is visible to us but invisible to others, where we keep our personal information that we are unwilling to share. The correct answer is False because this concept is actually describing the "Hidden Self" rather than the "Unknown Self." The Hidden Self refers to the aspects of ourselves that we intentionally conceal from others, while the Unknown Self refers to aspects of ourselves that are unknown even to us.

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  • 10. 

    One of the Five suggestions to increase one’s self-esteem is Secure Affirmation

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Secure Affirmation refers to the practice of seeking validation and positive feedback from others in order to boost one's self-esteem. This can involve seeking compliments, recognition, or praise from others. By receiving affirmations from others, individuals can feel more confident and valued, which can contribute to an increase in self-esteem. This suggestion emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive and uplifting individuals who can provide the necessary affirmation to boost self-esteem. Therefore, the statement that Secure Affirmation is one of the suggestions to increase self-esteem is true.

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  • 11. 

    There are five (5) self in human communication and one of them is The looking-glass self

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The looking-glass self is not one of the five selves in human communication. The concept of the looking-glass self refers to the idea that our self-image is shaped by how we believe others perceive us. It is a sociological concept proposed by Charles Horton Cooley, but it is not one of the specific selves identified in human communication. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 12. 

    Generally, certain feelings, talents, information, etc are fall in this area - Blind Self

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that certain feelings, talents, and information fall in the area of the "Blind Self." However, this is not true. The concept of the "Blind Self" refers to aspects of ourselves that are unknown to us but are known to others. It does not specifically refer to certain feelings, talents, or information. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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