2 - THE SELF Flashcards
What did Markus (1977) find regarding participants who were self-schematic on independence?
Participants who were self-schematic on independence more quickly identified words associated with their schemas
What does multiple role theory suggest?
It is beneficial to have multiple self-identities
How can self-concept clarity be measured?
Diary study
What does rouge test show and at what age?
Self awareness - 18 months
What brain area is activated when people become self aware?
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
What does self-perception theory (Bem) suggest?
People learn about themselves by examining their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours
What does self-discrepancy theory (Higgins) suggest?
People contrast their actual self, ought self, and ideal self
What does regulatory focus theory (Higgins) suggest?
Promotion vs prevention regulatory systems
What does the control theory of self-regulation suggest?
Test the self against public and private standards and change if discrepancy found
What does social comparison theory (Festinger) suggest?
Upward and downward social comparisons
What does sociometer theory suggest?
Self-esteem acts as a barometer of social inclusion
