PSYC 2120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Self-Perception Theory, Impression Management, Ingratiation
12 Dec 2017
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List up to 5 characteristics of the type of person that. A sig other thinks is ideal about you. You think you should or ought to possess. Sig other thinks you should or ought to posses. Self concept: refers to the set of thoughts and beliefs that define who people think they are the way they regard themselves. In other words, the self involves specific beliefs about who you are. Self esteem: the positive and negative value that one places on him or herself. Self efficacy: how confident and competent one believes one is (bandura) It may be a function of differences between our self concept and self guides. And feed the way we feel including depression. Impression management, how to present myself to the world to show my positive light. False modesty: self put downs in order to elect reassuring comments from others. Excuses: are the reasons that are offered to explain or med igate ones.
