Self Judgement and Self Knowledge

These flashcards cover key concepts related to self-judgment, self-knowledge, and various psychological theories discussed in Chapter 1 of the lecture notes.

Social Self Judgement

The process of evaluating oneself in a social context, often influenced by others and situational factors.

Self Schema

A cognitive framework that helps organize and interpret information about oneself, influencing self-perception and behavior.

Collectivistic Culture

A culture that emphasizes interdependence and the group over the individual, shaping self-construals accordingly.

Individualistic Culture

A culture that emphasizes individual independence and self-reliance, impacting how self-concept is formed.

Self Verification Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals seek confirmation of their self-concept, even when it is negative.

Better Than Average Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals believe they are above average on certain skills or traits relative to others.

Self Enhancement

The motivation to view oneself in a more favorable light than is objectively justified.

Self Assessment Motive

The desire to obtain an accurate and honest appraisal of oneself, including strengths and weaknesses.

Self Verification Motive

The need to maintain consistency in self-beliefs and self-views.

Self Enhancement Motive

The inclination to focus on and promote the most favorable aspects of oneself.

Overclaiming

The tendency to overstate knowledge or familiarity with information or skills that one has not actually encountered.

Self Handicapping

Engaging in behaviors that sabotage one’s own success as a way to create excuses for potential failure.

Priming

The psychological phenomenon whereby exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, often without conscious guidance.

Nonconscious Processing

Mental processes that occur automatically and do not require conscious thought, significantly influencing judgments and behaviors.

Free Will vs Determinism

A philosophical debate about whether humans control their actions or whether behaviors are determined by factors beyond their control.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual when holding two or more contradictory beliefs or values, often prompting a change in attitude or behavior.