Psych 350 1st Edition Lecture 5 Outline of Last Lecture I. Sense of SelfII. The Self-ConceptOutline of Current Lecture I. Self- perceptions of EmotionII. Self- perceptions of MotivationIII. Understanding the ParadoxIV. Source # 3 (continued from previous lecture)V. Social comparison theoryCurrent LectureI. Self- perceptions of Emotiona. Facial Feedback Hypothesis: changes in facial expression can lead to changes in emotions- Through self- perception- Alternate Theory: produces physiological changes that produce emotions- Robert Zajoncb. The Two-Factor Theory of Emotion- We must experience physiological arousalThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- We must make a cognitive interpretation that explains the source of arousal- Subject to misinterpretations- Bridge experiment- Excitation TransferII. Self- perceptions of Motivationa. Intrinsic Motivation: originates in factors within a personb. Extrinsic Motivation: Originates in factors outside the personc. What happens to intrinsic motivation once a reward is no longer available?- Over-justification effectIII. Understanding the Paradoxa. Should rewards NOT be offered?- If seen as sincere and justified, rewards are okIV. Source # 3 (continued from previous lecture)a. We define ourselves in part by using others as a benchmarkV. Social comparison theorya. Festinger (1954): When uncertain about our abilities or opinions, we evaluate self through comparisons with similar othersb. Goals of social comparison- Accurate self-evaluation- Self
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