The Self Flashcards
self reference effect
we remember info better when it relates to us
self awareness theory
focuses our attention on ourselves to compare current behavior against our internal standard
self discrepancy theory
when we perceive discrepancy between actual self and ideal self
cognitive dissonance
discomfort that happens when we responding ways that inconsistent
actions from cognitive dissonance
- may realign to be closer to ideals
- shift ideals to be closer to current feelings
- reduce self awareness that caused feelings
self affirmation theory
people will try to reduce threat of self concept by focusing on worth in new domain
ex/ drug addict focuses on working out
independent self
self concept not based on group membership
interdependent self
self concept based on group membership
self evaluation maintenance model
always trying to maintain positive self concept
-will use comparison method that will make you feel better
self perception theory
when we are unsure of how we think about something we look to our own behavior for perspective on how we feel
- can be flawed b/c behaviors don’t always match beliefs
- we want an equal comparison or downward comparison to maintain self-esteem
facial feedback hypothesis
changes in facial expression can lead to changes in the subjective experience of emotion
intrinsic motivation
comes from within a person
extrinsic motivation
originates outside the person
over justification effect
when something starts off being intrinsic motivation then an extrinsic reward is added that shifts motivation toward extrinsic
self discrepancy theory
self esteem reflects the match or mismatch between how we see ourselves and how we want to see ourselves
