Much of the time, people engage in altruistic behavior because doing so makes them feel good. Is it correct to conclude, then, that altruistic acts are fundamentally selfish? Or should such acts be considered altruistic despite their seemingly selfish motives? What do the textbook authors conclude about this?​

​According to sociologist Ralph Turner, which of the following would be an example of the self in a public role?

The matching hypothesis states that people tend to form relationships with others who are similar to them in terms of ____.​

​In the three-part structure of the self, the interpersonal self involves ____.

In a study conducted in Mauritius, young men who participated in the Kavadi, a painful religious ritual requiring piercing the skin with needles, dragging a cart attached by hooks to the skin, and climbing a mountain barefoot, ____.​

While many modern offices make use of open shared spaces (rather than cubicles or offices), this office style can hinder productivity. Indeed, this office style is likely to be particularly detrimental for employees who work on ____.​

Dara is a junior in college. She has done very well there academically, making the Dean’s List each semester. She also is a leader in her sorority, and a good swimmer on the women’s swim team. Which of the following self-enhancing claims is Dara LEAST likely to make?​

According to the text, what might best explain the development of prejudice against social groups that are frequently associated with negative information in the media, such as Muslims being associated with terrorism?​

​Astrid spends a lot of time thinking about her own motivations and thoughts – about why she feels and believes and behaves the way she does. Astrid is best described as spending a lot of time in ____. 

Which statement best describes the influence of attitudes?​