Notes are Ruining my Life. Chapter 3- The Self and Perception

Chapter 3- The Self and Perception

Self-Concept: your image of who you are
-others' images of you
-comparisons with others
-cultural teachings
-self-evaluations

Self-Awareness: your knowledge of who you are
-Four Selves:
    a. Open
    b. Blind
    c. Unknown
    d. Hidden

Self-Esteem: measure of how valuable you think you are

Self-Disclosure: a type of communication where you reveal information about yourself that you normally keep hidden
-Rewards: self-knowledge, improved coping abilities, enhanced communication, meaningful relationships
-Dangers: personal risk, relationship risk, professional

Perception: the process by which you become aware of objects, events, and people through your senses.

Impression formation
Impression management

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