CMST 2010 Chapter : Chapter 3
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Chapter 3: funny, outgoing, sweet, fun, courageous. We need to control who we are communicating with: generalized other: society at large we are. Social comparison- compare and contrast ourselves with other people: material: looking at appearance, social: looks at the relationships we have, these relationships define who. Want to share our self concept in a positive way. Self monitoring: the ability to figure out the situation and then choosing: spiritual: have attitudes, values, and beliefs define ourselves. High sm size up the situation, determine what role, play the role.