Psychology 2035A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Binge Eating, Ego Depletion, Overjustification Effect

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

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Chapter 6 the self (cid:498)there are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one"s self. (cid:499) . As a teacher, i am objective: some attributes are more basic and enduring across different situations/roles, potential selves (ought self and ideal self) Part 2: the origins of the self concept. Social comparison processes: people compare themselves to others in order to assess their abilities and opinions, engage in social comparison to maintain self-image and improve skills. Feedback from others: michelangelo phenomenon reflects the partner"s role in sculpting into reality the ideal self of a loved one. The social context: self-concept varies depending on the social context. A boss will act like a leader to subordinated but will change their outlook to someone who is equal to them. Our behaviour: we are what we do: my behaviour determines my preference, self perception theory (bem)