Chapter 5

Question 0

Self reflexivity

Answer 0

Taking self as an object in awareness and evaluate it from a second vantage point.
A comparison or standard is needed to reach a conclusion about self worth.
•who we choose plus memories about past expectations of the future are tied to our self esteem.

Question 1

Construals definition

Answer 1

A persons freely chosen interpretations of reality.

Question 2

3 types of social comparisons

Answer 2

• lateral social comparison: comparing ourselves to people who are similar to ourselves.
• downward social comparison: people we view as less fortunate
• upward social comparisons: people we view as better than we are on some dimension.

Question 3

Increasing self esteem (8)

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Answer 3

1. Commit
2. Look at internal standards of self
3. Develop a list of realistic behaviors to reach ideal self
4. Be flexible
5. Forgive
6. Gratitude
7. Personal control
8. Re-commit