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Meninges!
IRB
100
Name one way in which we find out more about the self?
-self perception -social comarison -reflected appraisal
100
What is phenomenal self?
Current state of awareness
100
What did Barry Schenker discover about the the private self vs public self? What were the implications?
We portray ourselves in particular ways to control the impression others have of you
100
What is the sociometer hypothesis (by Mary Leary)?
Self-esteem serves as a meter and lets us know when we have excluded ourselves from the group Its natures way of motivating pple to cooperate with others you…your self-esteem would go down…and then do things that restore your inclusion to increase your self-esteem… nature’s way of telling you when endanger your inclusiveness and serves as an adaptive purpose
100
What is the Negative State Relief Model?
the reason we help others is bc we want to reduce our stress. The more stress we feel the higher the probability that we will help that person.
200
Define downward social comparison
when you choose someone that is at a “lower level” than you.
200
Name one reason why we want to find out about ourselves?
Diagnostic Self-Enhancement Self-Consistency Self-Verification)
200
What happens when someone has a fragile self-esteem?
Protects their self-esteem at all costs React extremely negative when given feedback in a very aggressive manner to the person who gave the feedback
200
What is kin altruism
You will most likely help those who are more directly related to you
200
What is the Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis?
Pple over all are very empathetic so pple help Empathy causes helping
300
Define Self Perception
bird's eye view
300
What is Self Enhancement?
we want to hear positive information bc it makes us feel good
300
What is the Self-Evaluation Maintenance Theory?
helps to explain how self-esteem is affected by interpersonal rlshps
300
Define Direct Reciprocity
You help someone so in the future they will help you
300
Name at least 1 trait that a helper has.
High in empathy High in a sense of responsibility High Self-Efficacy High in agreeableness
400
Define Reflected Appraisal
Its when you see other pples reactions to how you are.
400
Define Self-Consistency
pple have an idea of who they are they just want to have confirmation from others
400
In relation to BIRG what are one of the predictors for what you will do?
Relevance Performance Closeness
400
What is indirect reciprocity?
we actually help bc it enhances our reputation as a helper, which then leads to the likelikhood of others helping you out in the future.
400
Name at least 2 factors that contribute in receiving help.
Women Pple who are similar btwn the helper and the helpee Attractive pple (Attractive pple from different group) In group
500
What is spotlight?
Awareness of self-schema is limited Awareness can be based on situational factors
500
Define "wishful thinking"?
Bending things in a way that comes out to be more of a positive manner
500
What can you do when your self-esteem is blown
Deny its important to you Improve A LOT! Distance yourself
500
What is the norm of negative reciprocity?
if someone hurts you will have this strong desire to hurt them as well.
500
What are 3 environmental/situational factors in helping?
-pple in cities are less helpful bc they are zoned out and dont recognize pple need help -pple who are busy are less helpful -ambiguous situations -bystander effect