self concept

What is self-concept?

Views and beliefs about ourselves.

What are self-schemas?

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

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.'

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.

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).

What are the ways we form our self-concept?

Through introspection, feedback from others, and social comparison.

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

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

What is an example of introspection affecting self-schema?

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

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.

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.