Self-presentation and self-disclosure Flashcards
Constraints upon our self-presentation such as decorum, modesty, and behavioural matching.
Self-presentation norms
What describes behaviours aimed at creating a favourable yet plausible image of the self with the goal of electing liking from another.
Self-presentation
Which theory describes the development of self disclosure in terms of number of topics covered (breadth) and the personal significance of the topic (depth).
Social penetration theory
A strategy in which people tend to match to others self disclosure in terms of intimacy and valence.
Self disclosure reciprocity
Aspect of self disclosure through which people convey factual information.
Descriptive intimacy
Aspect of self disclosure through which people express strong emotions and judgments.
Evaluative intimacy
A disposition that compels some people to adjust their behaviour to the situation in order to manage ones public image.
Self monitoring
A disposition to focus our attention inward, toward out feelings, goals, and values.
Self consciousness
A disposition toward reflecting on whether our behaviour corresponds to how we would like to act.
Private self-consciousness
A disposition toward reflecting on how we might appear in the eyes of other.
Public self-consciousness
As relationships mature the intimacy of self disclosure doesn’t decrease; instead it increases in __________ intimacy and decreases in _______ intimacy.
Descriptive, evaluative
What is the hallmark of intimacy/closeness.
Self-disclosure
