FINAL EXAM (chapter 11)

Question 1

what is the (1) problem with self-esteem?

Answer 1

it’s a byproduct (consequence) of adaptive and productive functioning.

Question 2

what is the motivational function of a possible self?

Answer 2

to link the “present-self” with ways-to-become the “ideal self”.
what do i need to do (steps i need to take) in order to advance myself to become my ideal self?

Question 3

what is agency? and what is it motivated by?

Answer 3

this presents a view of the self that “acts” and that action is motivated by our psychological NEEDS (autonomy, competence, relatedness)

Question 4

what is differentiation?

Answer 4

self becomes specialised on the basis of our interests and preferences. the self grows in “complexity”.

Question 5

what is integration?

Answer 5

our specialised life integrates into a single sense of self. we integrate our self-schemas together with our social identity/roles.

Question 6

what is the self-concordance? what is self-discordant?

Answer 6

concordance - if a goal reflects our inherent needs, interests. (intrinsic)
discordant - if a goal reflects a social obligation or social demand; rewarded or praised. (extrinsic)

Question 7

to determine whether a goal is self-concordant or self-discordant what is the ONE QUESTION you must ask yourself?

Answer 7

WHY am I doing this?
concordant - I want to do it (inherent, feel good)
discordant - have to do it (extrinsic, pressure, anxiety)

Question 8

personal strivings

Answer 8

this creates meaning in our lives and promotes growth. they don’t satisfy our inner psychological needs (extrinsic - money, fame) - this doesn’t create personal meaning in our lives.
it’s not the goals you attain rather it’s what you strive to attain.

Question 9

what is self control?

Answer 9

this is the capacity to suppress and restrain our impulsive (short-term) desires and urges to pursue our long-term goals. the more willpower you expend in resisting temptation/impulses the less willpower you have thereafter.