The Self Flashcards
William James
Identity is created by combining our self-concept and awareness
Hazel Rose Markus
Beliefs about ourselves that influence what we notice
Self-awareness
Being aware and match behaviour to standards
Introspection
When thinking gives insight (i.e. picking courses)
Affective forecasting
Overestimate positive or negative impacts on decisions
Self-discrepancy theory
Self-concept is influenced by how we want to see ourselves
Self-awareness theory
Look at our behaviour to determine our attitudes and beliefs
Facial feedback hypothesis
expression influences emotions
Overjustification
Things are less enjoyable with external motivation
Social Comparison Theory
Evaluate own abilities by comparing to others’
False Consensus effect
Overestimate how much others’ share our opinions
Unrealistic Optimism effect
Believe you are better than average
Perceived control
Believe we can control uncontrollable things
Basking In reflected glory
Associating with others’ success
Downward social comparison
Compare to those worse off to make yourself feel better
