Chapter 6

Question 1

Mirror self recognition test:

Answer 1

To test if children can recognize self/ have developed self awarness. (18-24 months)

Question 2

What are the types of self and differences between them?

Answer 2

Actual ( who we actually are), ideal ( who we want to be), and ought( who we beleive others want us to be).

Question 3

What is the difference between individualistic and collectivist cultures regarding self concept?

Answer 3

Individualistic= importance on personal goals
Collectivist= importance on interdependent relationships.

Question 4

Socail comparison theory:

Answer 4

Upward/ downward socail comparison- based off of reference group.

Question 5

4 dimensions of self attributions:

Answer 5

external, internal and unstable+ stable.

Question 6

Explanitory styles:

Answer 6

Optomistic=external/unstable factors for setbacks.
Pessimistic= internal/ stable factors for setbacks

Question 7

Dunning Kruger effect:

Answer 7

Fail to recognize our lack of skill+ others ability.

Question 8

Impact Bias:

Answer 8

overestimation of intesnity/ duration of emotional reactions- focalism.

Question 9

Delayed gratification:

Answer 9

Ability to defer something desiriable. Future predictor for success. Marshmellow test

Question 10

Impression managment:

Answer 10

concsious efforts to influence others imnpressions of oneself.

Question 11

What are the 4 strategies of impression managment:

Answer 11

1. Ingratiation( planned strategies), 2. self promotion, 3. negative acknoledgement, and 4. supplication (presenting as weak for favours)