Influence of others. Flashcards
1
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Define self-concept.
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- how a person perceives and thinks about themselves
- influenced by others
- made up of self esteem & image
- example friendly
2
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What piece of research supports self-concept?
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- twenty statements test by Kuhn & McPartland 1954
3
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Define self-esteem.
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- how much we accept and like ourselves
4
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What is high-esteem like?
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- positive self-image and psychological well-being
5
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What is self-esteem based on?
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- things we do or interactions with others
6
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What are the two ways that are self -esteem is affected?
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- how others react to us = positive = agreeing, nice comments
- how we compare to others = positive = looking at the less fortunate
= negative = more beautiful people - the social roles we play = positive = nurse/ parent
= negative = prisoner/ drug addict
7
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Define self-image.
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- awareness of mental and physical characteristics
8
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What is self-image based on?
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- out beliefs about ourselves and comes from life’s experiences
- on feedback from others
9
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Define self-efficacy.
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- a persons confidence in their ability to achieve success
10
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What is self-efficacy linked to?
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- self-esteem & image
11
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What is a study that demonstrates self-efficacy?
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- Bandura’s bob doll study
12
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Define social modelling.
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- when you see someone achieving success on a task, it increases you belief that you can be successful too
13
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Define social persuasion.
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- positive feedback can increase self-efficacy
14
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What is a positive and a negative of social persuasion?
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positive = helps overcome self-doubt
negative = discouragement lowers self-doubt
15
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What is a research support strength evaluation for concept and efficacy?
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- Mischelle Harris & Ulrich Orth 2020
- self-esteem increased when in relationships and this improves relationship = positive feedback loop (or negative)
- receptricol link to relationship/ self-esteem
16
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What is a practical application strength evaluation of concept and efficacy?
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- Denis Lawrence 2006, under-performing children at AUS & UK schools
- increased self-esteem = improved academic achievement and reduced behavioural issues
17
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What is a weakness evaluation of concept and efficacy?
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- vague concepts
-concept = beliefs and feelings described - jangly fallacy = assumption that two identical things are different because we have given them different names (image and esteem)
