lecture 19 authenticity verified answers
authenticity
the ability to recognize and take responsibility for one's own psychological experiences.
The ability to act in ways that are consistent with those experiences
one of the core assumptions is that people can deceive themselves about their real motives, true
emotions, or actual beliefs
positive illusions and authenticity
a little self-deception appears to be helpful to us
honest self-examination and self-presentation are necessary components of creating a satisfying life
valliant's study on defense mechanisms and healthy adaptation
1977- conducted an analysis from three longitudinal studies:
the grant study- 268 harvard sophomore men that were the best and brightest for 40 years
the boston study- adolescent boys from rough neighborhoods in Boston
The terman study- gifted students in Stanford in 1920s
Found that what differentiated healthy adaptation was the type of defense mechanisms used when
people confronted conflicts and difficulties
Harter's idea about what causes inauthenticity
2002- authenticity is blocked by society
The need for self-presentation is perpetuated by parents, friends, or society
Even if you wish to present authentically, your behavior may be restricted by society
Ryan & Deci 2000
cultivating authenticity- self-determination theory: the authentic self is actualized through activities
that promote and foster the three basic psychological needs for autonomy, relatedness, and
competence
greater well-being is achieved when authenticity is used as the foundation for pursuing our goals
authenticity
the ability to recognize and take responsibility for one's own psychological experiences.
The ability to act in ways that are consistent with those experiences
one of the core assumptions is that people can deceive themselves about their real motives, true
emotions, or actual beliefs
positive illusions and authenticity
a little self-deception appears to be helpful to us
honest self-examination and self-presentation are necessary components of creating a satisfying life
valliant's study on defense mechanisms and healthy adaptation
1977- conducted an analysis from three longitudinal studies:
the grant study- 268 harvard sophomore men that were the best and brightest for 40 years
the boston study- adolescent boys from rough neighborhoods in Boston
The terman study- gifted students in Stanford in 1920s
Found that what differentiated healthy adaptation was the type of defense mechanisms used when
people confronted conflicts and difficulties
Harter's idea about what causes inauthenticity
2002- authenticity is blocked by society
The need for self-presentation is perpetuated by parents, friends, or society
Even if you wish to present authentically, your behavior may be restricted by society
Ryan & Deci 2000
cultivating authenticity- self-determination theory: the authentic self is actualized through activities
that promote and foster the three basic psychological needs for autonomy, relatedness, and
competence
greater well-being is achieved when authenticity is used as the foundation for pursuing our goals
