Self Regulation Flashcards
(12 cards)
Emotions
Immediate and complex
Involves thoughts feelings biological reactions and behavioral intent
Cognitive appraisal theory
Schachtet and singer
Appraisal cause controllability
Self expression
Sharing true thoughts emotions and identity
Self preservation
Managing impressions by shaping how others see you
Desired self and regulatory focus theory
Strive towards desires self (idolized version of who we are and should be)
Ideal self
Based on hopes and dreams (happy if achieved sad if not)
Ought self
Based on duties and expectation (relief when achieved, anxiety if not)
Self guides that regulate behavior
- Promotion focus: pursuing positive outcomes
- prevention focus: avoiding negative outcomes
Self regulation failures
Conflicts between immediate temptation and long term goals (ego depletion [temporary loss of self control due to mental fatigue])
Learned helplessness
Attributing failure to internal, stable, uncontrollable causes
Leads to depressive attributional style
Emotion based coping
Escape, downplaying, self-affirmation, self-expression, tend-and-befriend
Problem focused coping
Excuses and justification
Self handicapping
