SOP 3004 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 100% Solved

self-concept - ANSWER-schema of ourselves; formed by getting info from introspection, feedback, and social comparison introspection - ANSWER-one's own thoughts and feelings; "privileged access"; can be inaccurate (car/attractive model and socks studies) feedback from others - ANSWER-can change one's self concept; people don't always provide accurate feedback; aren't always accepting of negative feedback social comparison - ANSWER-using other's behaviors as a basis for judging oneself upward social comparison - ANSWER-who's better than you? (identify similarities) can aid motivation, doesn't always feel good downward social comparison - ANSWER-who's worse than you? (identify how you're better) reduces motivation but feels good appraisal - ANSWER-desire for accurate info; reduces uncertainty and helps people achieve goals consistency - ANSWER-desire to get feedback that conforms to one's self-concept; protects from change self-enhancement - ANSWER-desire to establish and maintain a positive view of self self-esteem - ANSWER-one's overall feeling of self-worth sociometer theory - ANSWER-self-esteem acts as a gauge of perceived belongingness; emphasis on relational not individual value advantages of thinking positively towards yourself - ANSWER-- feel that we are effective - gauge how we're doing in our social lives - determine how successfully we meet society's living standards - may be healthier basking in reflected glory (BIRGing) - ANSWER-drawing closer to those who make us look good by association