PSYCH 13 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Liz Lemon, Derek Jeter, Motivation
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What is the self-concept, and how does it develop: gallup"s studies examined whether animals have a sense of self by looking at their reactions when placed in front of a mirror. He found that the great apes seem to have a sense of self they recognize that their image has changed when anesthetized and a red dye is placed on part of their face. Intuitively, we recognize that introspection, the process whereby people look inward and examine their own thoughts, feelings, and motives, is one basis of self-knowledge. However, people do not rely on this as much as we expect, and even when they do introspect, they may not recognize why they feel or act the way they do. Focusing on the self: self-awareness theory: according to self-awareness theory, when we do focus attention on ourselves, we compare our current behavior against internal standards and values.
