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What is self-concept?

Views and beliefs about ourselves.

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What are self-schemas?

Beliefs about the current understanding of who you are, such as 'I’m a hardworking student.'

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What are possible selves according to Self-Discrepancy Theory?

The selves we want to become or avoid in the future, like 'I could be a neurosurgeon.'

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What happens when there is a discrepancy between our actual self and ideal self?

Negative emotions arise, reminding us to change something in our lives.

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What are the three types of self in the context of Self-Discrepancy Theory?

Actual self (where you are now), ideal self (who you want to be), and ought self (who you think you should be).

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What are the ways we form our self-concept?

Through introspection, feedback from others, and social comparison.

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Give an example of how feedback from others can shape self-concept.

Praising your creativity can enhance your self-concept regarding that trait.

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What is an example of introspection affecting self-schema?

Realizing you could have studied harder after failing a test, which influences your self-perception.

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How does social comparison influence self-concept?

We compare ourselves to someone successful, on our level, or 'beneath' us, which can enhance or diminish our self-view.

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What emotion might arise from a mismatch between actual and ideal self?

Negative emotions like frustration, which may motivate changes in behavior or goal adjustment.

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