Unit 10 Module 59 ( Social cognitive theories and self exploration)

Social cognitive perspective

views behavior as influenced by the interaction between people's traits and their social context

Behavarial approach

Focusses on the effects of learning and our personality developtment

Positive Psychology

the scientific study of optimal human functioning; aims to discover and promote strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive

Self

the center of personality, the organizer of our thoughts, feelings, and actions

Spot light effect

overestimating others' noticing and evaluating our appearance, performance, and blunders

Self esteem

one's feelings of high or low self-worth

Self efficiency

one's sense of competence and effectiveness

Self- serving Bias

a readiness to perceive oneself favorably

Narcissm

excessive self-love and self-absorption

Individualism

giving priority to one's own goals over group goals and defining one's identity in terms of personal attributes rather than group identifications

Collectivism

Prioritizing group goals over personal goals