PSYC 2310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Discrepancy Theory, Ibm Officevision, Overjustification Effect
30 Sep 2015
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Chapter 3- the self, self perception and self presentation. What are the self-concept and the self-awareness: 3 functions of the self. Interpersonal tool: decision maker, regulatory system, self-concept an individiauls overall beliefs about his or her own attributes (smart, friendly, athletic) , or try to escape from the s. a (so don"t notice contradiction) Functions of self: self as interpersonal tool - we need a relatively stable identity, we are who we think we are, with no knowledge of ourselves, we have no self identity. Important in social life and interpersonal relationships: self as decision maker - decisions we make reflect goals and values, self as regulatory system - self has to maintain itself despite individuals diverse and contradictory goals, eg. If on diet, and resist eating chocolate cake. Immediate reward (cake) vs. delayed reward (lost 10 pounds) Of receiving in 2 weeks, or in 6 weeks, abstract reasoning and calulation involved.
