Ch.3 connecting self and comm

Question 1

Self concept

Answer 1

An organized collection of beliefs and attitudes about self. Depends on context, situation, and the other person.

Question 2

Social identity

Answer 2

how we see and evaluate ourselves.

Question 3

Perception

Answer 3

The way we see things. The accuracy of our perceptions are questionable b/c we perceive differently than others.

Question 4

Self concept and ________ are closely related

Answer 4

Perception

Question 5

2 subcomponents of our personality

Answer 5

1) Self image – mental pic of self . EX: student, athlete

2) Self esteem- feelings and attitudes toward ourselves and how we evaluate ourselves.

Question 6

Development of-self concept

Answer 6

Begins as a child. Environment and parents helped shape how we saw ourselves. Age brings a strong development of self. Based on past and present experiences.

Components of developing self concept

Values, attitudes, and beliefs

Question 7

Value

Answer 7

Ideas that guide our behavior EX: blackberries have made our lives more easier and efficient

Question 8

Atitudes

Answer 8

Viewpoints, way of thinking, evaluative attitudes are attitudes. Values are reflected in attitudes.EX: Blackberry users are more technology savvy than nonusers.

Question 9

Beliefs

Answer 9

A conviction or confidence in the truth of something not based on absolute proof. Closely related to attitude. EX: blackberries are the best ways to communicate with others.

Question 10

Kinch model of connection between self concept and comm

Answer 10

Self concept->behavior->behavior-> actual responses of others->perception of others responses-> perception of others responses-> self-concept

Question 11

social self

Answer 11

Combination of interpersonal relationships and larger groups

Question 12

2 ways that the self can be categorized

Answer 12

1) personal level- emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual
2) social identity level- Self is thought of as a member of a group

Question 13

Communication apprehension

Answer 13

Anxiety associated with real or anticipated com with another person. Related to self concept

Question 14

Self-fulfilling prophecy

Answer 14

Expectations we have of ourselves or that others have of us that help to create the conditions that lead us to act in predictable ways.

Question 15

Impression management

Answer 15

Creating a positive image of oneself to influence the perceptions of others.

Self enhancement and other enhancement at the same time.

Question 16

Facework

Answer 16

Verbal and nonverbal ways we act to maintain image.

Question 17

Individualistic orientation

Answer 17

Tendency to stress self or personal goals and achievements over group goals and achievement

Question 18

Collective Orientation

Answer 18

Tends to put aside individual goals for the well being of the group

Question 19

Self Conception- is subjective . what influences it ?

Answer 19

1) reflective appraisal
2) Social Comparison
3) influence by culture- clash of cultures

Question 20

reflective appraisal

Answer 20

our perception of how others sees us reflect our own self concept.

comes from people we think our competent,

consistent repeated appraisals shape us.

Question 21

social comparison

Answer 21

comparing ourselves to others around us and evaluate ourselves based on those. changes on diff situations

Question 22

superiority

Answer 22

changes ourselves to feel more superior

Question 23

inferiority

Answer 23

use it to gauge where we are

Question 24

evaluating feedback

Answer 24

self concept might be based on obsolete info, unwilling to see how info is changing

Question 25

Distorted feedback

Answer 25

people trying to be negative. we often pay the most attention to negative stuff.

Question 26

social expectation

Answer 26

we’re not supposed to be overly confident

Question 27

resists change

Answer 27

we cling to past, do not change even if theres a better perception

Question 28

cognitive conservatism

Answer 28

see what we only see. looking for info you already know

Question 29

self delusion

Answer 29

only seeing what you want to see and repressing things that should change.lack of growth

Question 30

what is a healthy self concept?

Answer 30

one that is flexible open to change.

Question 31

self presentation (private self)

Answer 31

What we really think of ourselves both good&bad ‘perceived self’

Question 32

self presentation (public self)

Answer 32

Our presenting self, the self you present to the world.

Question 33

self presentation (ideal self)

Answer 33

‘desired’ self

Question 34

Impression management .. impossible. regular.social role

Answer 34

• impossible not to create an impression
• Regular part of our behavior
• done because of social roles
• impossible not to create an impression
• Regular part of our behavior
• done because of social roles

Question 35

high self monitors

Answer 35

very aware of the impression they make

Question 36

low self monitors

Answer 36

unaware of the inappropriate actions they display. oblivious, rebels that dont care.

Question 37

How to manage impression

Answer 37

1) manners
2) appearance
3) settings
4) interactions

Question 38

manners

Answer 38

words and nonverbal actions

appearance

depends on the relationship. ex: tattoos, piercing, work clothes vs reg clothes

Question 39

settings

Answer 39

Where you live ex: conservative vs. Liberal this creates an impression on people

Question 40

2 diff strategy for self presenting

Answer 40

• direct self presentation

- indirect self presentation

Question 41

Ingratiator strategy (direct SP)

Answer 41

Appear to be likable. eye contact, smell good, compliment,etc. used at work places, class, dates

Question 42

Intimidator strategy (direct sp)

Answer 42

Intimidating impression. walking alone at night, you must give an impression you are sure and confident and can put on a fight if need be. At work if you deal with customers.

Question 43

self promoter strategy(direct sp)

Answer 43

Confidence in yourself, so people will see you as competent. used for job interview,School, driving, work, life

Question 44

exemplifier strategy (direct SP)

Answer 44

want to appear to be dedicated and committed. relationship, work. EX: ON time, leaving only when job is done.

Question 45

Suplicator strategy (direct sp)

Answer 45

Appear to be helpless. to get out of doing things, to get what you want,.

Question 46

Basking in reflective glory strategy(indirect SP)

Answer 46

Sharing in someone elses light. Being associated “highlighting your association with someone.”
ex: clipper band wagon because right now they are victorious compared to Lakers

Question 47

blasting oppositon (indirect SP)

Answer 47

put down enemies. seen by the way we put down the opposition

ex: “you belong with me” song

Question 48

Boosting an association (indirect sp)

Answer 48

seen in a different light when we have something in common. Liking someone because theres a common interest. more trustworthy because of a special association. EX: Masons helping each other out. This association changes the relationship.

Question 49

Accounts

Answer 49

when someone is failed and the accounter much give an account as to why they did it– an apology. If the reproacher doesnt accept apology, the cycle repeats till either, the account is accepted or the relationship is terminated

Question 50

account sequence

Answer 50

1) failed
2) reproach
3) account
4) evaluation
5) accept/reject
6) conclusion / next step

Question 51

1) concession account

Answer 51

acknowledge the wrong doing and takes responsibility . acknowledgement of guilt.
apology+restitution, makes it up to you.

Question 52

4 types of accounts

Answer 52

concession, excuse, justification, refusal

Question 53

2) excuse account

Answer 53

failure to take responsibility of account. appeal to human nature, to addiction, negative past, provocations, loyalty, insufficient skill or knowledge. “yes, i did this wrong but its bc…”

Question 54

3) Justifications account

Answer 54

Acknowledges wrong doing but justifies it

denies actual damage, minimizes damage, appeals to positive consequence, right to self fulfillment

Question 55

4) Refusal account

Answer 55

Refuse to take responsibility for a wrong doing. Insists failure did not occur. Attributes fult becaues of someone elses wrong doing. or I dont know who did this.