Association Of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

What is idealization?

Viewing oneself in an overly positive manner The accurate assessment of someone's attributes Overestimating an admired aspect of another Underestimating the value of one's own qualities

Correct Answer:

Overestimating an admired aspect of another

Explanation:

Idealization is a cognitive bias that involves overestimating the positive qualities or characteristics of another person, situation, or thing. This can lead to an exaggerated and unrealistic admiration or perception of the object of idealization. Option A is incorrect because it refers specifically to an individual's own self-perception, not the perception of others. Option B is also incorrect because accurate assessment does not involve attributing unrealistically positive qualities. Option D is incorrect because it refers to underestimation, whereas idealization involves overestimation. Overall, idealization is a form of cognitive distortion that can often occur in relationships or in our perceptions of others.

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