Question

Even though he has a nice singing voice, Kevin still believes he is a terrible singer because his first grade teacher told him he couldn’t sing well. This is an example of how ____________ shapes our self-concept.
A. Social comparison
B. Reflected appraisal
C. Identity management
D. Self-esteem
E. None of these answers are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Reflected appraisal

Explanation:

In social psychology, one of the factors on the production of self-conception is the reflected evaluation process. The concept refers to a phase in which we visualize the way others see us. The way we think others view us in certain ways, is the way we view ourselves, the reflected appraisal process suggests that people tend to think about themselves in the way others think of them.

Kevin has a nice voice and he can sing, but due to the fact his first grade teacher told him he cant sing well, Kelvin now believes he is a terrible singer. This is an example of how reflected appraisal changes our self concept. Kelvin evaluates himself inferred from the reactions of his teacher during social interaction.