Self and social recognition Flashcards
How is self identity a cognitive construct
INTERNALISED VIEW
>Individual view: How you see yourself
>Collective view: How you think others see you
What is self-esteem?
> Self-liking
Self-regard
Self-respect
What is the multi-domain approach?
> Many identities
Several competencies
Behave differently depending on situation
What is linked to low self esteem?
> Personal/ social problems
What can low self esteem lead to?
> Low self efficacy
>Treatment compliance
What is the cycle of low self esteem
Low self esteem—> Negative expectations—> Low effort, high anxiety—> failure—> self blame—> low self esteem
What are domains of competence
> Perceived competence in domain judged important influences self esteem
What is The Looking Glass Self conceptualisation?
> Ourselves as others see us
>Self appraised by others reactions
Who came up with the social comparison theory?
> Festinger
What is the social comparison theory?
> Drive for self evaluation
Compare our self to others >Use social & relationship info
Selective
Functions of social comparison theory
> Validate sown attitudes & behaviours
Self esteem maintenance
Self-serving biases
Downward comparisons
What is a self serving- bias
> Unrealistic optimism
>Unrealistic positive self views
Who came up with unrealistic optimism?
> Weinstein
Where is unrealistic optimism less apparent ?
> Depression
What does media do
> Appearance focused
>Encourages downwards & upwards comparisons