PSY325H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Behaviorism, Counterfactual Thinking, Cognitive Revolution
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Marlo believes that the social domain is better able to provide information to satisfy more self-motives than the academic domain. [1], and lateral comparisons (or comparing yourself to others who are similar to you) [1] to satisfy self-assessment needs [1]. Both domains also allow for comparisons between past selves and the present self [1] to satisfy self- verification needs [1]. Lastly, both domains provide opportunities for self- presentation [1] through interacting with others [1]. However, it is more difficult to gain objective information [1] for satisfying self-assessment needs [1] from the social domain than from the academic domain [1]. Diehl et al. (2001) examined self-concept differentiation across different age groups. Then in older adult again societal norms support exploration of roles [1]. Given that we compare ourselves to others, we may experience social pressure to conform to societal norms [1]. Ken believes that chimpanzees immediately recognize themselves in a mirror just like human adults do.
