Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Soc 2

These flashcards cover key concepts related to self-awareness, self-concept, self-esteem, cognitive dissonance, and the theories surrounding these areas in social psychology.

Self-awareness

The ability to reflect on one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by a diminished sense of individual identity, often leading to disinhibited behavior.

Self-concept

Your knowledge of who you are, including your personal characteristics.

Self-esteem

Your evaluation of yourself and the value you place on your personal characteristics.

Cognitive dissonance

Tension produced by holding two contradictory ideas or beliefs.

Self-perception theory

A theory suggesting that individuals develop attitudes by observing their own behavior.

Buyer's remorse

A feeling of discomfort or anxiety experienced after making a purchase, due to doubts or regrets.

Self-discrepancy theory

A theory that assesses the relationship between different aspects of self, such as actual, ideal, and ought selves.

Upward social comparison

Comparing oneself to individuals or groups perceived to be of higher status in some respect.

Downward social comparison

Comparing oneself to individuals or groups perceived to be of lower status in some respect.

Protective mechanisms in self-esteem

Strategies or behaviors that individuals use to maintain or enhance their self-esteem.

Self-serving bias

The tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.