Begin Final Exam :) Flashcards
One of the self’s functions is the ability to i__ what o__ are t__ of us.
-h__ but also h__ us.
The self can lead people to do things that pose risks to their h__, w__-b__, and l__.
imagine, others, thinking
helpful, hurts
health, well-being, life
Self-Presentation:
Any b__ that seeks to convey an i__ or i__ about the s__ to o__.
- intention is to make an i__ on others.
- wide r__ of a__.
ex: explicit st__, ap__, hiding em__, etc.
behavior, image, info, self, others
impression
range, actions
statements, appearance, emotions
Self-Presentation can be automatic or controlled:
1) Automatic: can be c__ automatically by specific f__ of the a__ and s__.
- people are often u__ of the influence.
-more likely when in c__ situation or
when you know what people w__ from you.
- others can p__ specific i__ (and se__-pr__).
ex: m__ vs. close p__
cued, features, audience, situation
unaware
common, want
prime, identities, self-presentations
mother, peer
We’re generally more automatically s__-e__ with s__.
-m__ with friends.
S__-p__ is more automatic when it involves qualities that are c__ with existing s__-c__.
ex: if you already don’t c__ it’s automatically easier in an i__.
- if not c__, it requires greater cognitive r__.
self-enhancing, strangers
modest
self-presentation, consistent, self-concept
cuss, interview
consistent, resources
Self-Presentation can be automatic or controlled:
2) Controlled:
- likely when the situation is s__ or one is u__ about the type of i__ needed.
-controlled self-presentation requires e__
~can d__ cognitive r__ and make people less e__ in controlling their s__ self-presentations.
significant, uncertain, impression
effort
deplete, resources, effective, subsequent
Beneficial and Believable Self-Presentations:
Beneficial: must present ourselves w__ without being too s__-p__.
- others don’t like e__.
- present ourselves based on c__.
~in collectivist coutures, emphasize i__ and working w__ with o__.
~in individualistic cultures, emphasize in__ and p__ achievement
-Will present in n__ ways if that furthers our g__.
well, self-promoting
egotism
culture
interdependence, well, others
independence, personal
negative, goals
Beneficial and Believable Self-Presentations:
Believable: creates o__ to b_ what you s_ you are.
- or risk p__ and i__ sa__.
- people try to match their self presentations to p__ known information about them.
Research on Internet Profiles:
-people most likely to lie only when t__ info is i__ on the internet.
obligation, be, say
personal, interpersonal sanctions
publicly
true, inaccessible
Taking R__ to Make a P__:
- Self-p__ can compromise our i__ and h__.
ex: Society values b__ and r__-t__. - People will often engage in d__ behaviors just to c__ others they h__ those q__.
ex: fr__ & so__, mi__, at__, cu__
risks, point
presentation, integrity, health
bravery, risk-taking
dangerous, convince, have, qualities
fraternities, sororities, military, athletics, cults
Taking Risks to Make a Point:
2000 survey on dangerous behavior:
-__% drove dangerously
~t__ accidents increase as p__ increase.
-__% of men did stupid s__.
~Ja__, Yo__, etc.
-__% of men engaged in physical f__ (idea of t__ m__)
25%
teen, passengers
33%, stunts
jackass, youtube
10, fights, toxic masculinity
Taking Risks to Make a Point:
-Risky behaviors __ with age (when c__ increases).
-However, risk is also d__.
~Elderly may want to live in h__, keep d__, not use c__ because of e__.
decrease, conscientiousness
different
house, driving, cane, ego
Throwing Caution to the Wind:
-Also resist reasonable p__ during n__ behavior.
~he__, gu__, su__ lotion
Study: Using hazardous c__.
~Men who thought others considered him to be c__ wore significantly __.
~Men who valued r__-t__ wore significantly __.
We put ourselves at r__ if we think o__ is c__ valued.
~Different p__ in different c__ would choose different r__.
precautions, normal
helmets, guards, suntan lotion
chemicals
cautious, less
risk-taking, less
risk, outcome, culturally
people, cultures, risks
Throwing Caution to the Wind:
Specific Examples: Un__ Se__
-not using c__ can lead to H _ , S _’s, unplanned p__.
-Why? Not enough e__?
~Perhaps, but many u__ and still d__ do it.
Se__-pr__ concerns.
unsafe sex
condoms, HIV, STD’S, pregnancy
education
understand, don’t
self-presentational
Throwing Caution to the Wind:
Specific Examples: Al__, To__, & Other Dr__:
-More likely to use in s__ situations.
~Want to seem ea_-go__, fu_-lo__, not pr__.
- __% of people have had a drink just to make an impression.
- __% have smoked cigarettes.
- __% other drugs.
alcohol, tobacco, drugs
social
easy-going, fun-loving, prudish
50
25
10
Enhancing Physical Appearance: Tanning
- Tans associated with w__ and s__.
- May make you look t__.
Jones & Leary, 1994: -Ps either read essay on: ~ca\_\_ ~n\_\_ ap\_\_ ~c\_\_ condition
Found __ unfavorable attitudes after reading about __.
~However, essay was least effective for those who cared the __ about __.
wealth, status
thinner
cancer
negative appearance
control
increased, appearance
most, appearance
Enhancing Physical Appearance: Being T__
Can lead to unhealthy d__, su__, f__, bu__, and an__.
-O__ and u__ exercise.
~May ov__ at g__ or when r__.
~May un__ because don’t want to be s__ in gym.
ex: too f__ to be in aerobics or too s__ to life weights.
thin
diets, supplements, fads, bulimia, anorexia
over, under
overexercise, gyms, running
underexercise, seen
fat, scrawny
