Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

People, who are able to change their behavior according to the demands of the external environment, are high on which of the following?

Options:

Self-efficacy

Self-reinforcement

Self-monitoring

Self-instruction

Correct Answer:

Self-monitoring

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3: Self-monitoring

People who are able to change and regulate their behaviour according to the demands of different social situations and external environments are said to have high self-monitoring. Such individuals observe and adjust their behaviour appropriately depending on the situation.

Option 1: Self-efficacy. Self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief in their own ability to perform tasks successfully.

Option 2: Self-reinforcement. Self-reinforcement involves rewarding oneself after achieving a goal or desired behaviour.

Option 4: Self-instruction. Self-instruction refers to guiding one’s own behaviour through internal directions or self-talk.

NCERT: People, who are able to change their behavior according to the demands of the external environment, are high on self monitoring.