COMM 218 Chapter Notes - Chapter Ch 3: Interpersonal Communication, Impression Management, Johari Window
21 Oct 2018
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Self concept: the relatively stable perspectives you hold of yourself (physical features, emotions, talents, dis/likes, values, roles, etc. ) Self esteem: part of self concept the involves the evaluation of self worth. Self concept does not exist at birth, 6-7 months of age children recognize the self. Reflected appraisal: a mirroring of others judgement. Influenced by those important to the person by the messages they send. Significant other: a person whose evaluations of an individual are significant to them. Social comparison: evaluating ourselves in comparison to others. Reference groups: others against whom we evaluate our own characteristics. Self concept is subjective based on perception. Self evaluations can be distorted because of. Obsolete information: past experiences predicting the future. Distorted feedback: overly critical parents, cruel classmates, uncaring teachers, demanding employers, rude strangers. Perfectionism: exposed to the message a well adjusted person has no faults . Social expectation: society generally rewards those who downplay strengths.
