the social self (9.1) Flashcards
how you define yourself
self-schema
what you know or believe about yourself
self-concept
who you might become
possible self
two elements of self-concept
- self-schema
- possible self
factors that determine self-concept
- genetic influences
- social experience
- social comparisons
- ourside opinions
- culture
comparing yourself to others and seeing how you differ
social comparisons
prioritizing one’s own goals over a group’s goals
individualism
formation of one’s identity as a unique individual
defined during adolescence
independent self
prioritizes goals of one’s group & identifying one’s self accordingly
collectivism
self nurtured by individualism
independent self
self nurtured by collectivism
interdependent self
formation of one’s identity in relation to others
interdependent self
overall sense of self-worth
self-esteem
types of self-esteem
- high self-esteem
- low self-esteem
- secure self-esteem
motivates us to meet others’ expectations by self-improvement or searching for acceptance with someone else
social rejection
outcome of high self-esteem
narcissism
how competent and effective we feel when doing a task
self-efficacy
extent to which people perceive control
locus of control
refers to belief that you are in control of your own destiny
internal locus of control
refers to feeling that outside forces determing your fate
external locus of control
effect of perceived lack or loss of control over a situation
learned helplessness
developed when you are successfully able to practice personal control & improve ur situation
self-determination
tendency to see yourself in a favorable light
self-serving bias
