PSYC 241 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Affective Forecasting, Terror Management Theory, Narcissism
3 Oct 2016
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We notice how we differ and how others are reacting to our difference. Ex: the only woman in an executive meeting is likely to be acutely aware of her gender. When problems arise in a relationship we usually attribute more responsibility to our partners than to ourselves. But when things go well we think of ourselves as more responsible. In hopes of making a good impression we agonize about our appearance. We also monitor others" behaviour and expectations and adjust our behaviour accordingly. How we think of ourselves is linked to the person we"re with at the moment. Possible selves our self-concepts include our self schemas and also our possible selves (images of what we dream of or dread becoming in the future) Development of the social self studies of twins point to genetic influences on personality and self-concept, but social experience also plays a part.
