Self Concept Flashcards
self-concept
Image of who you are
self-awareness
How much you know about yourself
self-esteem
how you feel about yourself
self-disclosure
Communicating information about the self (verbal and nonverbal, intentional and unintentional)
self-realization
New information that leads to greater self-awareness
self-effacing humor
Making fun of yourself
three components of self-concept
other’s image of you, social comparison, own interpretations and evaluations
Who talks to whom the most
women to men
who talks to whom the least
men to women
social penetration theory
Enhance relationships through self-disclosure (onion, layers)
rewards of self-disclosure
knowledge of self, ability to cope, communication effectiveness, meaningfulness of relationship, physiological health
four guidelines of Self-Disclosure (CRAM)
Clear, Reciprocal, Appropriate, Motivated
