Lecture 18 What does it mean to be autonomous November 7

Question 1

what is the definition of autonomy

Answer 1

Autonomy means to behave with a sense of volition, willingness, and congruence, thus acting according to one’s true feelings

if we function autonomously, then we endorse the actions we are doing

Question 2

what are some of the observational parent-child studies of autonomy and attachment

Answer 2

experiment where child is left in a room with stranger or new environment; can measure level of security based on reactions
Mother observed; sensitivity and autonomy (does mother detach herself)
child: attachment, mastery and exploration

Question 3

what should a mother be to a child

Answer 3

both secure base and a safe haven.

Question 4

what are the key observations of autonomy

Answer 4

mastery and exploration are key indicators

Question 5

what do each of the following responses show?
Senerio; you have been offered a new position in a company where you have worked for some time. The first question that is likely to come to mind is;
a- I wonder if the new work will be interesting
b- will I make more money at this position
c- what if I can’t live up to the new responsibility

Answer 5

a- autonomy orientation
b- guided by extrinsic features
c- impersonal response

Question 6

what are The three orientations of behaviours

Answer 6

autonomous
controlled
impersonal

Question 7

explain Autonomous behaviors:

Answer 7

initiated and regulated volitionally based on an awareness of one’s needs and integrated goals.

Question 8

how is Autonomous behaviors related to the big 5

Answer 8

it isnt

Question 9

explain Controlled behaviors:

Answer 9

initiated and regulated by controls in the environment such as reward structures or internally controlling imperatives indicating how one “should” or “must” behave.

Question 10

how is Controlled behaviors related to the big 5

Answer 10

it isnt

Question 11

explain Impersonal behaviors

Answer 11

are those whose initiation and

regulation are perceived to be beyond intentional control.

Question 12

how are Impersonal behaviors related to the big 5

Answer 12

correlated with neuroticism and dominance

Question 13

what are Impersonal behaviors an example of

Answer 13

external locus of control

Question 14

is autonomy behaviour common

Answer 14

not very

Question 15

Hallmark of Autonomy: Integrated Functioning

Integrated functioning in what 3 areas:

Answer 15

when higher in autonomy motivations, higher in personality
emotional
social

Question 16

what is integration

Answer 16

how the three parts work together (personality social and emotional)
Coherence and unity in one’s
personality and experience

derives from being aware and non-defensive

Question 17

explain Personality integration

Answer 17

higher autonomy equals higher
 Trait consistency
 Attitude-behavior consistency
 Implicit/explicit motive consistency

Question 18

explain how people with higher autonomy do emotional integration

Answer 18

they can recall negative and positive memories equally as well– they do not push it from their mind like most people do; they have capacity to deal with experiences

Question 19

what are the 2 categories of social integration

Answer 19

general and intimate relationships

Question 20

higher autonomy does what for relationships

Answer 20

they are complimentary; higher autonomy = more satisfying and intimate relationships

Question 21

how does autonomy interact with relationships

Answer 21

it eight regulates nor conflicts wit the human need for relatedness. rather, it allows for more open and honest interpersonal experience
higher autonomy = higher interactions, tone of interactions positive and higher disclosure

key to interactions is that if there is disclosure; intimacy is dependent on disclosure; contingencies (only self disclose with people you know well and if the other discloses with you)

Question 22

wha is the current definition of autonomy

Answer 22

Autonomy means to behave with a sense of volition, willingness, and congruence, thus acting according to one’s true feelings

Question 23

is this definition of autonomy okay?

to resist influence or coercion; to defy an authority or to seek freedom in a new place. To strive for independence”

Answer 23

no, that is an old way of thinking… more pseudo autonomy

Question 24

Murray’s Autonomy relates to:

Answer 24

 resistance to influence

 a strong dislike of work environments that encourage supportiveness and teamwork.

Question 25

what is the better definition of autonomy

Answer 25

ryan 1993– Autonomy does not entail ‘being subject to no external influences’ (e.g., parents, teachers, public figures). There is no possible world that is without external influences. The issue is whether following such influences reflects mere obedience or coercion versus a reflective valuing of the direction or guidance that these inputs provide. It is in the subjective assent to some inputs and not others that the question of autonomy becomes meaningful.“

Question 26

what were the results of the Koestner & Losier (1996)
Study 1: Examined Relations Among Two Forms of Autonomy in
100 women and 50 men.

Answer 26

Four Key Results:
 1. Reactive and Reflective Autonomy are uncorrelated.
 2. There were opposite sex differences for the two forms of
Autonomy.
 3. Interesting Relations to other scales on GCOS
**Reactive autonomy is positively related to a Control Orientation.
 4) Interesting relations to Big 5 Traits

men had higher pseudo-autonomy and women had more real autonomy

Question 27

what are the two types of autonomy

Answer 27

Reactive Autonomy (pseudo)
Reflective (real)

Question 28

how is Reactive Autonomy (pseudo) related to the big 5

Answer 28

positive correlation with E and O

negative correlation with A

Question 29

how is Reflective (real) autonomy related to the big 5

Answer 29

not

Question 30

how do people high is reactive autonomy interact with authority

Answer 30

not well

Question 31

how do people high is reactive autonomy interact with non-authority

Answer 31

well

Question 32

how do people high is reflective autonomy interact with authority

Answer 32

well

Question 33

how do people high is reflective autonomy interact with non-authority

Answer 33

not well

Question 34

what are the Results Race Track Study: Reliance on Experts when making pick for pseudo and real autonomy

Answer 34

real trusted credible sources

pseudo did not follow the credible sources suggestions