PSYC 260 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Binge Eating, Bulimia Nervosa, Social Comparison Theory
20 Nov 2012
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Book notes: chapter 5 self-knowledge and the need to maintain. Self-concept the contents of the self; our knowledge about who we are. Composed of one"s thoughts and beliefs about oneself, called the known (james, 1890) A child"s self-concept is concrete, with reference to easily observable characteristics such as gender, height, age, and hobbies. Self-awareness the act of thinking about ourselves, the knower . Self-recognition being able to recognize our reflection in the mirror. Chimpanzees, dolphins, and humans starting at age 2 seem to have this ability. We can imagine events that have not yet occurred and engage in long-term planning, and it is the self that does this planning and exerts control over our actions. Former smokers are more likely to take up smoking again when life gets tough. Self-schemas an organized body of knowledge about the self (i. e. attitudes, preferences, traits) that influences what people notice, think about, and remember about themselves.
