Week 3 - The Social Self Flashcards
In 1962, Charles Cooley said:
“How we see ourselves comes from our interpretation of how others see or react to us.”
This happens when we are labeled a certain way and that label affects the way we are viewed. (Fox and Stintett, 1996)
Labeling Bias
This happens when we adopt others’ labels into our self-concept. (Jhangiani and Tarry, 2014)
Self-labeling
Internalised prejudice
This happens when individuals label themselves with prejudice mandated by others.
Who is the Social Self Theory by?
George Herbert Mead
What occurs when we learn about our individualities with those of others?
Comparison to others occurs.
This is the coping strategy that creates a positive self-image by comparing yourself with someone who is worse off.
Downward comparison.
What is upward comparison?
This occurs when we compare ourselves with someone who is better off.
What are the four influences to the social self?
The social self is influenced by: others’ perception of us, comparison, groups, and audience.
What strategies do individuals use to rebuild their self-esteems?
(1) redefine, (2) distancing, (3) improvement
This is an influence to the social self that aims to create a positive self-image in order to increase social status.
Audience.
What is the self presentation strategy that uses guilt to show that you are a better person?
Exemplification
What is the self presentation strategy of ingratiation?
It creates liking by using flattery or charm
This self presentation strategy creates fear by using aggression.
Intimidation
_____ creates pity by showing that you are needy.
Supplication
