Chapter 3: The Social Self Part 3: Sept. 12, 2011
Self-presentation We may overestimate extent to which others are focus on us – ‘spotlight effect’ 2 motives of self-presentation: – Strategic self-presentation and self-verification
Strategic self-presentation Strategies? – Possible link with unsafe behaviors?
Self-verification Attempt to increase overlap between self- perceptions & how others see us Negative traits? Swann’s research – with whom do we associate? – How does this work in romantic relationships?
Self-monitoring Individual difference in how well we can regulate our own behavior in response to others’ reactions – How do high vs. low self-monitors behave? – Links between self-monitoring and age?