Exploring the Self

Introduction Self An individual’s awareness of their own personal characteristics and level of functioning Assumed to be the center of personality, the organizer of our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Introduction Self –Possible selves Who you fear to be Who you dream to be –Dreams do give birth to achievement

Introduction Self –Spotlight effect Overestimating others’ noticing and evaluating you, your appearance, performance, blunders, etc. Barry Manilow T-shirt wearers

The Benefits of Self-Esteem Self-esteem –one’s feelings of high or low self- worth.

The Benefits of Self-Esteem Self efficacy –one’s sense of competence and effectiveness

Self-Serving Bias Self-serving bias –People accept more responsibility for good deeds than for bad, successes than failures –Most people see themselves as better than average

Culture and the Self Individualism Collectivism

Individualism versus Collectivism

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