Question

Even though he has a nice singing voice, Kevin still believes he is a terrible singerbecause his first grade teacher told him he couldn't sing well. This is an example of how____________ shapes our self­concept.
1) reference groups
2) reflected appraisal
3) self­esteem
4) social comparison
5) none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

2). Reflected Appraisal.

Explanation:

'Reflected Appraisal' is demonstrated as an individual's perception or cognizance that is entirely based on how other people view, perceive, observe, or evaluate him/her. In such a process, the individuals heavily rely on others' perception or judgment about them rather than believing in their own instincts and conscious feelings.

In the given illustration also, Kevin's belief that 'he is a terrible singer' is entirely shaped by his teacher's perception of him that 'he couldn't sing well' and this illustration exemplifies that how 'reflected appraisal' leads to structure our 'self-concept' and how we view or perceive our individual selves. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.