PS270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Impact Bias, Affective Forecasting, Prefrontal Cortex
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Chapter two: the self in a social world. Social surroundings affect our self awareness, ex the only woman in an executive meeting is likely to be aware of her gender. Self interest colours our social judgement; when problems arise in relationship, we attribute more responsibility to partner than ourselves, when things go well we see ourselves as more responsible. Social relationships help define the self; we"re different based on who we"re with. Social self: my roles as a student, family member, friend etc; my group identity. To discover where this sense of self arises, neuroscientists are exploring the brain activity that underlies your constant sense of being yourself. Some studies suggest important role for the right hemisphere. Medial prefrontal cortex helps stitch together your sense of self and becomes more active when you think about yourself. Self schemas: elements of your self concept, the specific beliefs by which you define yourself.
