PSC 161 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Comparison Theory, Deontological Ethics, Stereotype Threat
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Three motives that guide the search for self-knowledge: People are motivated to see themselves positively. Recall information about successes better than failures. Think of the self as better than average. Westerners tend to self-enhance more than east asians. The truth, to know what one is really like, whether it"s good or bad. Try to seek accurate info on ourselves. Three considerations that are thought to underlie the need for accuracy. Reduce uncertainty people want to know what they are like for the sake of knowing. Moral obligation ethical responsibility to uncover true nature. Help us achieve goals survival, we need to know how fast we run. Ex) low self esteem person prefers consistent negative thoughts rather than one positive thought. We seek info that is consistent with what we think we are like. Stable self views provide the individual with a sense of coherence.
