01:830:338 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Self-Reference, Long-Term Memory, Self-Awareness

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:338
• Professor: J.Hudson

Document Summary

I is mysterious entity that does the observing and describing, experiences life and make decisions; is the one doing the work. Me is an object that can be observed and described, statements about the self. Declarative self knowledge- possible selves the images we have or can construct of the other possible ways we might be. Possible future selves may affect goals, who you think will be or what role you will have may influence the goals you set. Self reference effect- the enhancement of long term memory that comes from thinking of how information relates to the self. Self-esteem- is one"s overall attitude toward the self. Self-enhancement- is a type of motivation that works to make people feel good about themselves and to maintain self-esteem. Self-knowledge- attending to the self is more difficult; all you see is what you decide do and not what others would do in the same situation. Others know our behaviors better than we do.