STAT 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Impression Management, Self-Control, Motivation
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Chapter outline: the origins and nature of the self-concept. Some fascinating studies suggest that other species have at least a rudimentary sense of self. As we mature, we place more emphasis on psychological states and considerations of how other people judge us: morality is viewed as central to the self-concept, more so than cognitive processes or desires, cultural influences on the self-concept. Self- control is the way we make plans and execute decisions, such as your decision to read this book right now instead of going out for ice cream. Impression management is the way we present ourselves to other people and get them to see us the way we want to be seen. And self-esteem is the way we try to maintain positive views of ourselves. According to self-awareness theory, when we are focused on ourselves, we evaluate and compare our current behavior to our internal standards and values (see figure 5. 3).
