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how do peoples self-concepts differ

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  1. # of self aspects
  2. degree to which these self-aspects are distinct from each other
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what is high self-complexity

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many self-aspects that are relatively distinct from each other

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what is low self-complexity

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few self-aspects that have a high degree of overlap with each pther

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what are the implications of self-complexity

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affective spillover
affective extremity for low self-complexity
high self-complexity as a stress buffer

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what is affective spillover

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bc of links between self-aspects and spreading activation emotions associated with one self-aspect will spillover to other aspects

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more affective spillover happens to people with

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low self-complexity

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why is it more common for people with low self-complexity to have more affective spillover

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because of high degree of overlap/links between self-aspects

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what is affect extremity for low self-complexity

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greater spillover causes mroe extrme emotional reactions and changes in self-esteem

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why do people with low self-complexity have greater spillover

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in response to both negative and positive life events

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affect extremity for high self-complexity

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less spillover allows fro more emotional stability

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study 1

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how does self-complexity affect the relationship between failure and emotional reactions

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what were the methods for study 1

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self-complexity measured via trait sort
experimental manipulation
current mood and self-esteem assessed

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what is experimental manipulation

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participants given bogus success/ failure feedback from analytic task

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what were the results of study 1

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low self complexity showed largest change in mood and self-esteem following failure.success feedback

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what does study 1 show evidence for

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spillover and affective extremity

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study 2

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is low self-complexity also associated with more variation in mood over time?

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what was the method for study 2

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field study to look at swings in emotions over 2 weeks
self-complexity measured using trait sort
participants completed daily emotion diary for 14 days

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what were the results for study 2

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low self complexity associated with greater variation in emotion ratings over time

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what is self-complexity as a stress buffer

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high self-complexity may serve as a biffer against negative consequences of stressful life events

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what might explain why some peopke are more resilient in the face of stress?

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self-complexity as a stress buff

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study 3

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does high self-complexity protect against negative health effects of stress

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what is the method to study 3

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measured the following at baseline and again 2 weeks later
self-complexity using trait sort
stressful events experienced by student

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what are indicators of negative health consequences

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depression
percieved stress
illness symptoms

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results of study 3

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following stressful events, people high in self-complexity showed: less depression and percieved stress, fewer physical symptoms of illness, no diff in #of stressful events experienced between low and high self-complexity people

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what did study 3 show evidence for
self-complexity buffers against negative effects of stress
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what is due in part to self-complexity
resilience and vulnerability to stress-related depression and illness
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self complexity has important consequences for
mood self esteem vulnerability to stress-induced health outcomes
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what does self-complexity demonstrate
organization of the self-concept not just the contents, influence important outcomes
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what is the first reason why theres mixed evidence of stress buffering
diff in well-being measure (dependent variable) pos effect of self-complexity on mood and emotional stability but more mixed results when measuring self-esteem or depression
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what is the second reason why theres mixed evidence of stress buffering
one part of definition of self complexity is more important than the other (independent variable)
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of self aspects =
positive effect on well-being
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degree of distinction between self-aspects =
no effect on well-being
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what is the third reason why theres mixed evidence of stress buffering
integration of self aspects also matters
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having high self- complexity may only be helpful if
self-aspects are well-integrated into a clear and coherent sense of self
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if someone has many self-aspects BUT has unclear, incoherent sense of self then
high self-complexity may lead to confusion about self
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self-concept clarity
extent to which the contents of the self-concept are: clearly defined consistent with each other stable reflects the extent to which you feel like you know who you are
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SCC is unrelated to
self complexity
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a person can be high in __ but low in ___
self-complexity ; SCC many diff self aspects but lacking in clarity, consistency and coherence between these diff self-aspects
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a person could be low in ___ but high in ___
self-complexity; SCC few self-aspects but high degree of clarity, consistency, and coherence between these self-aspects
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High SCC is associated with
less neuroticism, less rumination about the self, less loneliness, lower feelings of depression and percieved stress, higher self-esteem, higher perception of meaning in life, higher general life-satisfaction
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SCC is suggested to be important for
well-being
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study SCC and COVID 19
is SCC a protective factor that promotes more adaptive responses during times of uncertainty
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study SCC and covid method
longitudinal daily diary study during covid outbreak in italy in march 2020 monitored neg emotions measured SCC
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study covid and SCC results
on avg, high SCC people experienced fewer neg emotions compared to low SCC ppl
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what else is SCC imp for
facilitate more adaptive responses during times of intense uncertainty/stress
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what factors influence SCC
age academic/job changes relationship changes hobby changes
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study SCC and role transitions
do role changes lead to lower SCC
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study SCC and role transitions methods
research assistants analyzed and rated writing for 3 things
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what were the three things they analyzed for in the methods of study SCC and role transitions
degree of self-concept confusion amount of self-concept change positivity of self-change
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degree of self-concept confusion
more self-concept confusion= lower SCC to what extent is participant confused or uncertain abot who they are as a person
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amount of self-concept change
to what extent has the transition to parenthood changed the participants perceptions of who he/she is as a person-the content of his/her self-concept
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positivity of self-change
how pos would you rate the participants feelings about his/her experienced role transition
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results for study SCC and role transitions
SCC depends on amount of self0change and how pos the person feels about the change
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for those that felt pos about the role transition
no relationship between amount of self-change and SCC
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what was an outcome that was noticed in the study of SCC and role transitions
same pattern across diff role transitions
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for those who felt less pos about the role transition
mroe self-change associated with less SCC
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implication 1 of relationship between SCC and role transitions
role transitions are one factor affecting SCC
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implication 2 of relationship between SCC and role transitions
role entries and exits predict lower SCC of person doesnt feel particularily pos about the way the new role has changed them
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organization of the self-concept can be understood in terms of
self-complexity and self-concept clarity
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organization of self-concept matters for
emotional life and well-being
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high self-complexity is associated with
less emotional spillover, more emotional and may serve as a buffer against stress
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high self-complexity may only be helpful in the presence of
high SCC
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role transitions may alter the organization of
self-concept

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