PSYC 2300H Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Terror Management Theory, Cognitive Dissonance, Extraversion And Introversion
30 Sep 2016
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Exists example. introversion is it just one thing unidimensionality or is there more to it. Theory people act to alleviate conflicting thoughts in their mind which occur when standards clash with their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Self-awareness theory the theory that self-focused attention leads people to notice self-discrepancies, thereby motivating either an escape from self-awareness or a change in behavior. Projection - what is internal and unacceptable is projected out and seen as external. Self-esteem serves as an anxiety buffer and increased se should lead to less anxiety when presented with threats. self-serving bias a readiness to perceive oneself favorably. Self-affirmation responding to self-esteem threat by bolstering self-evaluation in an unrelated field. Basking in reflected glory boosting one"s self-esteem by identifying with successful groups/people (or distancing from unsuccessful groups of people) By relating their belief system to their culture so they have a system in place that they can believe in. lf-handicapping.
