Chapter 3 The Social Self Part 1 Sept 7 2011 Self Concept Beliefs we have about ourselves Self schemas are part of this Recognize images of ourselves betw 18 24 mos Then social factors become important 5 main sources of forming the self concept Introspection perceptions of our behavior others influence memories culture Sources 1 Introspection consider your own feelings But may be difficult to describe accurately What is Affective forecasting 2 Perceptions of our own behavior Bem s self perception theory what is it Self perception can influence our emotions Facial Feedback changes in facial expression can trigger change in our emotion Example New research on embodied cognition our judgments and behaviors reflect our body s cues Examples How do facial feedback embodied cognition work Self perception can influence our motivation Overjustification effect what is it Lepper s research on children s motivation Effects of type of reward 3 Influence of other people Social comparison theory Festinger When is this most often used With whom do we compare ourselves Effects of context 4 Autobiographical memories Recall earlier events to shape self concept What stages tend to be recalled 1 2 What is the effect of flashbulb memories may not be accurate self presentation effects continue with Source 5 culture on Fri
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