PSY325H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Social Comparison Theory, Hypervigilance, System On A Chip
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Lecture 9 the self & intimate relationships. Self has many components & is relational; self is affected by intrxns w/ caregivers. Over time, self is internalized; less malleable, still influenced by & exerts influence on. Impt to see the self in the context its embedded in; influenced by context. Intimate relations: enduring connections w/ sig others; high lvl of personal + meaningful interaction + interdependence b/c of being understood, appreciated & cared for. William james created the duality of the self: The known: me own thoughts + beliefs about self. The knower: i active processor of information. Self concept: contents of self, knowledge abt who we are. Nature; when i references, the me is social looking glass self. How we imagine others see us, how we think they judge what they see, and how we feel about what we think they see. Credited bigger role to soc env; you know self via social environment.
