Review of Self and Self-Knowledge

Vocabulary flashcards related to the concepts of Self and Self-Knowledge from the lecture notes.

Self-Knowledge

A set of beliefs about oneself.

Self-Awareness

Attention directed at oneself.

Interpersonal Self

The image of the self that is conveyed to others.

Agent Self

The part of the self involved in control, including control over other people and self-control.

Independent Self-Construal

What makes the self different; typically observed in Western cultures.

Interdependent Self-Construal

What connects the self to the group; typically observed in Asian cultures.

Looking-Glass Self

A concept by Cooley that describes how our self-image is shaped by how we believe others see us.

Introspection

The process of examining the contents of one’s mind and mental states.

Self-Reference Effect

The tendency for information that relates to oneself to be remembered better.

Endowment Effect

The tendency for people to value items more highly once they own them.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective evaluation of their worth.

Self-Deception

A process where individuals deny unfavorable self-attributes while exaggerating positive ones.

Basking and Blasting

Basking refers to enhancing self-esteem by associating with successful others while blasting refers to criticizing rivals.

Positive Illusions

Inflated self-assessments where individuals see themselves in an overly favorable light.

Sociometer Theory

A theory suggesting that self-esteem measures how desirable one would be to others.

Narcissism

Excessive self-love and a selfish orientation, often linked with high self-esteem.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where monetary rewards for performing a task diminish intrinsic motivation.

Appraisal Motive

The desire to learn the truth about oneself.

Self-Enhancement Motive

The desire to learn flattering things about oneself.

Consistency Motive

The desire to receive feedback that confirms one’s existing self-beliefs.