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Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Chapter Two Goals Define “self-concept” Define “self-concept” Define “self-awareness” Define “self-awareness” Define “self-esteem” Define “self-esteem” Discover the process of self- disclosure Discover the process of self- disclosure Learn the nature and workings of perception Learn the nature and workings of perception

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 The Sources of Self-Concept  Other people’s images of you  Social comparison  Cultural teachings  Self-interpretations and self- evaluations

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Human Communication Self-awareness Who am I?

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 The Four Selves of Johari The OPEN self The OPEN self The BLIND self The BLIND self The UNKNOWN self The UNKNOWN self The HIDDEN self The HIDDEN self Images of self are constantly changing.

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Growing in Self-Awareness  Listening to others  Increasing your open self  Seek information about self  Dialogue with yourself

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Suggestions for Increasing Self-Esteem: Attack self-destructive beliefs Attack self-destructive beliefs Seek out nourishing people Seek out nourishing people Work on projects that will result in success Work on projects that will result in success Remind yourself of your successes Remind yourself of your successes Secure affirmation Secure affirmation

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Factors Influencing Self-Disclosure Who you are Your culture Your gender Your listeners Your topic and channel

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Rewards of Self-Disclosure Better self-knowledge Better self-knowledge Stronger coping abilities Stronger coping abilities Improved communication Improved communication Meaningful relationships Meaningful relationships

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Dangers of Self-Disclosure Personal risks Personal risks Relationship risks Relationship risks Professional risks Professional risks

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Your Rights in Self-Disclosure   Resist pressure to self- disclose if you are uncomfortable.   Do not be pushed into disclosing.   Be indirect and move to other topics.   Be assertive in protecting yourself.

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Stages of Perception

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Perceptual Processes Implicit Personality Theory Implicit Personality Theory The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Primacy-Recency Primacy-Recency Stereotyping Stereotyping Attribution Attribution

Copyright (c) Allyn & Bacon 2008 Increasing Accuracy in Perception Analyze your perceptions. Analyze your perceptions. Check your perceptions. Check your perceptions. Reduce your uncertainty. Reduce your uncertainty.