Chapter 3: The Social SelfSelf-ConceptSourcesPowerPoint PresentationSlide 5Slide 6Slide 7Chapter 3: The Social SelfPart 1: Sept. 7, 2011Self-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, & cultureSources1. 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
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