PSY325H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Narcissism, Exhibitionism, Physical Attractiveness
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Self assessment actual reality not just perception: the drive for an accurate self concept the process of looking at oneself in order to assess aspects that are important to one"s identity, will prompt people to seek information to confirm their uncertain self concept rather than their certain self concept (self verification, an accurate picture of the self is obtained through maximally diagnostic tests or tasks informational, how do we get an accurate understanding: diagnostic tasks are high can clearly distinguish between people high versus people low in ability level or between people having a given personality trait versus having its alternative. Parents are very involved with their children but place few demands or controls on them: do not require children to regulate themselves or behave appropriately, results in lower self esteem, or self esteem that is vulnerable, no need of an excuse, high in caring, unruly teenagers.
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