Self and Self-Concept

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the self, self-esteem, culture, and psychological biases discussed in the lecture.

Self

Our sense of ourselves that affects how we respond to others.

Collectivism

Cultural orientation found in Asia, Africa, Central and South America, emphasizing group goals.

Individualism

Cultural orientation, primarily in the West, focused on individual rights and self-expression.

Self-concept

Consists of self-schemas and possible selves that guide processing of self-relevant information.

Self-esteem

A measure of self-worth that affects our feelings about ourselves in various domains.

Schadenfreude

The feeling of pleasure at another person's misfortune.

Self-efficacy

Belief in one's ability to succeed or perform effectively.

Self-serving bias

Tendency to attribute positive events to oneself and negative events to external factors.

False consensus effect

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs and behaviors.

Illusory optimism

The belief that one is less likely to experience negative events than others.

Depleted self-control

The phenomenon where self-control resources are reduced after demanding tasks.

Narcissism

Excessive self-love or self-centeredness, often linked to high self-esteem and aggression.

Terror management

A psychological concept suggesting that self-esteem protects individuals from existential anxiety.