lecture 8

Question 1

what are the 5 parts to the Self-Construal Processes:

Answer 1

1) Observation
• 2) Assimilation and Differentiation • 3) Self-Narrative
• 4) Self-Perception
• 5) Social Construction

Question 2

what is Self-Perception

Answer 2

To the extent that internal cues are weak or ambiguous, we infer our own internal states much as we infer those of others.
-from observing our behavior and the circumstances

Question 3

what is the Self Perception Theory

Answer 3

To the extent that internal cues are weak

or ambiguous, we infer our own internal states much as we infer those of others.

Question 4

what is the Two-Factor theory of emotions

Answer 4

Physiological arousal X Cognitive label = Emotion

Question 5

what is Social Construction of the Self

Answer 5

Social feedback can shape virtually all our

thoughts about self

Question 6

what are the parts to Social Construction

Answer 6

Intersubjectivity
Symbolic Interactionism
Self-presentation

Question 7

what is Intersubjectivity

Answer 7

Co-ordination and conflict

Chimps who were raised alone did not show self- recognition on rouge test
• IF they were allowed to live with other chimps for a few months, then they developed self-recognition

Question 8

what is Symbolic Interactionism

Answer 8

Humans interact with each other largely in terms of symbols, which have agreed-upon, shared meanings

What is the shared meaning
of who you are?
– we perceive self by taking the viewpoint of others
• significant others • reference groups • generalized other

Question 9

what is Self-presentation

Answer 9

We attempt to control the impressions others

have of us