impression management pt 2

Question 1

what is self glorification? and purpose? examples

Answer 1

Self-glorification involves actions aimed at enhancing or maintaining one’s self-esteem through favorable feedback from others.
Sports:Highlighting achievements in interviews or celebrating on the field to gain fan admiration.

Question 2

what is self-consistency, purpose, and example?

Answer 2

The effort to confirm one’s existing self-conceptions, providing stability and predictability.
Sports:Avoiding high-risk plays to reinforce a self-view as “average.”

Question 3

what is self-authentication, purpose and example?

Answer 3

Definition:
Exploring and expressing behaviors aligned with one’s true self, focusing on personal fulfillment over others’ approval
Examples:
Sports:Experimenting with positions or sports to find one’s authentic athletic identity.
Real Life:Pursuing hobbies o

Question 4

what factors influence IM: motivation increases when?

Answer 4

There is a significant gap between desired and current image.

Behavior is public and dependent on others’ approval.
Frequent interactions occur, necessitating consistency.

Question 5

Impression construction strategies: what is determining the desired impression?

Answer 5

Individuals decide the specific image they want to project and select strategies to achieve it.

Question 6

what are Methods of Impression Construction:

Answer 6

Verbal Communication:What we say about ourselves.
Nonverbal Behavior:Body language, gestures, and facial expressions.
Public Attributions:Aligning with particular values or causes.
Associations:Connections with certain people or groups.
Physical Appearance and Choices:Clothing, grooming, and even food selections as signals to others.

Question 7

what is impression assessment

Answer 7

Although IM is often described as a linear process (motivation → action), it’s actually dynamic and ongoing, involving constant assessment.