MHR 405 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Group Conflict, Daniel Kahneman, Absenteeism

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 405
• Professor: Kristyn Scott

Document Summary

Model includes: three self-concept dimensions, complexity, people have multiple self-concepts, consistency, similar personality and values across multiple selves, clarity, clearly and confidently described, internally consistent, and stable across time. Psychological well-being higher when people have: multiple selves (complexity, well established selves (clarity) selves similar to each other and compatible with personal traits (consistency, four selves processes, self-enhancement, promoting and protecting our positive self-view. Competent, attractive, lucky, ethical, valued: positive self-concept outcomes: Inflates personal causation and probability of success: self-verification, affirming our existing self-concept, people prefer feedback consistent with their self-concept, self-verification outcomes: More likely to perceive information consistent with our self-concept. We interact more with those who affirm/reflect our current self-concept: self-evaluation, self-esteem. High self-esteem -- less influenced, more persistent/logical: self-efficacy. Belief in one"s ability, motivation, role perceptions, and situation to complete a task successfully. General vs. task-specific self-efficacy: locus of control guarantee. General belief about personal control over life events.