The self

Question 1

The cognitive representations of who one is, that is, the ideas or images that one has about oneself, especially in relation to others, and how and why one behaves

Answer 1

Self concept

Question 2

In the self-construal theory- what is the independent view of self?

Answer 2

The self derives its identity from its inner attributes which are perceived to be stable across situations and across the lifespan and are unique and self contained

Question 3

In the self-construal theory- what is the interdependent view of self?

Answer 3

The self is a relational entity that is connected to and sustained by relationships with others; behaviour is contingent upon perceptions of others’ thoughts, feelings, and actions

Question 4

What are individualistic cultures?

7pts

Answer 4

• independent
• self -reliant
• Competitive
• Personal achievement valued
• Personal identity prized
• Loosely associated with groups
• Self-assertion and autonomy valued

Question 5

What are collectivist cultures?

7pts

Answer 5

• Interdependent
• Reliant on the group
• Cooperative
• Group achievement valued
• Identity tied to social network
• Strongly associated with groups
• Confrontation avoided and harmony valued

Question 6

Which cultures partake in more self effacement vs self enhancement?

Answer 6

Individuals from more individualistic cultures tend to self enhance, while individuals from more collectivist cultures tend to self-efface

Question 7

What is self-esteem?

Answer 7

How we subjectively evaluate ourselves; how positively we feel about ourselves