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The Self

A system of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that continue over time and events 1. Self-concept: how we think about ourselves

2. Self-esteem: how we feel about ourselves

Self-Perception Theory

If other sources of information are absent, we learn things about our self by observing our own behavior

For example, how do you know if you are or were hungry?

Imagined behaviors

“Looking Glass” Self

Reaction of others is an important source of self-knowledge

Miller, Brickman, & Bolen (1975) - “You’re Tidy” study

Possible Selves

The multiple roles and situations we CAN see ourselves

How do we deal with possible selves?

We organize them according to our roles and activities

Self Complexity

Self-complexity is the number and diversity of our self-aspects in different roles 1. Low self-complexity: many similar self-aspects 2. High self-complexity: many independent self-aspects

High Self-Complexity Self-Concept

In Relationships With Friends At School ( ( ( Outgoing Humorous Quiet Playful Relaxed Studious Reflective Assertive Organized Mature Outgoing Emotional Reliable Mature Industrious Assertive

Low Self-Complexity Self-Concept

At the Dorm At Home In Activities ( ( ( Relaxed Humorous Relaxed Playful Relaxed Helpful Humorous Not Studious Assertive Imaginative Affectionate Outgoing Playful Imaginative

Linville (1985)

Ss completed a self-complexity scale

Ss took a bogus I.Q.
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