PSYCH 360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Social Comparison Theory, Physical Attractiveness, Positive Feedback
22 Oct 2018
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Social comparisons: we come to know ourselves through comparisons with. How do we learn about ourselves? other people. With whom do we compare ourselves? our skill or standing. People who are similar to us to gain an accurate, realistic view of. People who are better than us ( upward social comparison . People who are worse than us ( downward social comparison . With our own internal standards and values (self-awareness learn what it takes to excel or be the best to feel better about ourselves, gain boost of self-esteem theory) Growth mindset: we can learn, grow, change (positive self-views) Fixed mindset: we are limited, unable to change (vulnerable to self-doubt and criticism, reinforced negative self-views) Cognitive dissonance: a drive or feeling of tension or discomfort, caused by holding two or more inconsistent cognitions. Add a cognition to justify the behavior. Self-justification: that is inconsistent with one"s typically positive self-perception.
