PSYC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Subliminal Stimuli, Visual Cortex, Palpitations
23 Oct 2018
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Chapter 2: the self in a social world. Social surroundings shape how we think about ourselves: when we find ourselves in a group which differs from us in terms of culture, race or gender, we tend to notice how we differ from others. Self-interest colours our judgements about others and ourselves: when problems arise we tend to blame others rather than ourselves. When things go well, we see ourselves as more responsible. Looking good to others motivates our behaviour: concern for self-image drives much of our behaviour. Our ideas and feelings about ourselves affect how we interpret events, how we recall them and how we respond to others. Self concept: a person"s answer to the question. Priming research indicates that the unconscious controls much of our behaviour. Our thinking is partially controlled (reflective, deliberate, and conscious) and partly automatic (impulsive, effortless and without our awareness) Controlled processing: explicit thinking that is deliberate, reflective and conscious.
