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Self and Identity
Psychology 530 with Sharp at University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Created: 2009-07-07
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self
the individual viewed as both the source of behavior and object of reflexive behavior
self-concept
the organized structure of cognitions or thoughts that we have about ourselves
situated self
subset of self concept that constitutes the self we know in a particular situation (working self-concept)
identity
categories people use to specify who they are and to locate themselves relative to other people
personal identity
characteristics of self that differentiate one individual from others within a given social context
social identity
categorizations of self into more inclusive social units
salience
relative importance of the identity of the person
self as a salience hierarchy of indentities
- self as a group of identities organized according to their salience
- Stryker
Looking Glass Self
- our self concepts develop based on how we think we appear and are judged by others
- Cooley
The Self as Action
- action involving the self is a continuous interaction or conversation between the "I" and "me"
- Mead
- I came first, me forms during socialization
me
the self as an object of reflection
play
fun imitation of single roles
game
fun, organized and complex activities
generalized others
a conception of attitudes and expectations held in common by the whole community
Self and Cognition
1. we are quicker and more certain when judging information related to their self-concept
2. more likely to pay more attention to relevant information that confirms self-concept
3. remember events that are relevant to their self-concepts
Self-Awareness Theory
- when we focus attention on ourselves, we evaluate and compare their behavior to internal standards and values
relieving discomfort
1. change behavior to match internal standards
2. stop being self-aware ASAP
Self-Discrepancy theory
1. actual (what you are)
2. ideal (what you would like to be)
3. ought (what you should be)
- discrepancies cause depression and anxiety
Self-Completion Theory
when individuals experience a threat to an important identity, they become highly motivated to seek some sort of social recognition of that identity
Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) Theory
- out self evaluations are based on reflection and comparison of relevant performance processes with significant others
- playing guitar, password experiment
Self Verification Theory
people need to have their self-concept confirmed, even if self-concepts are negative
individualistic
value personal goals
collectivistic
value collective goals or no distinction between personal/collective goals
self-esteem
- evaluative component of the self
- characteristics of self on which a person stakes their self-esteem
global self esteem
overall evaluation
domain specific self esteem
evaluation on specific self-concept
family promotion of self esteem
1. showing acceptances, interest and affection in child's affairs
2. consistency enforcing clear limits
3. allowing latitude within set limits
4. using noncoercive forms on discipline
performance feedback
feedback about everyday performances
social comparison
compare ourselves to similar others
protecting self-esteem
1. manipulating appraisals
2. selective information processing
3. selective social comparison
4. selective commitment to identities
manipulating appraisals
choosing to associate with people who share out view of the self and avoid people who do not
selective information processing
attending more occurrences that are consistent with out self-evaluations
selective social comparisons
- avoid upward social comparisons
- use downward social comparisons in order to increase self-esteem
selective commitment to identities
committing to identities that provide feedback consistent with our self-evaluation and downgrading those that provide feedback that challenges it
sociometer hypothesis
self-esteem is involved in the maintenance of interpersonal relationships
anxiety-buffer
high self-esteem protects us from existential anxiety by giving us a sense that we are a good and valuable person
self-immediacy
only focus on present, didn't have realistic view of future
diminished awareness
stop thinking about other "selves"
self-detachment
becoming controlled by glorified self, compelled to live up to it
About this deck
By: Anonymous
Created: 2009-07-07
Size: 39 flashcards
Views: 33
Created: 2009-07-07
Size: 39 flashcards
Views: 33
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