Perception of Self and Others Lecture Lavariere Self



















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Perception of Self and Others Lecture Lavariere
Self Concept w Your image of who you are based on the image that others have of you and that they reveal to you.
Self Concept is Developed Reflected Appraisals w Social Comparisons w Self Attributions w
Identity The views of ourselves that make up our self concept. w Conscious and unconscious w
Master Identities Cultural w Ethnic w Gender w Age w
Master Identity w Influence how we view the other identities we have
Social Identities w Involve those views of ourselves that we assume we share with other members of our in-group.
Personal Identities w Involve those views of ourselves that differentiate us from other members of our in-groups
Social Identities Voluntary-Involuntary w Desirable-Undesirable w
Cultural Identity w It is the social identity associated with being a member of our culture
Self Esteem Is our positive or negative orientations towards ourselves w High Self Esteem w Low Self Esteem w
Improve Self Esteem Attack self destructive beliefs w Engage in self affirmation w Seek out nurturing people w Work on projects that will result in success w
Self Awareness w Basic to all forms and functions of communication and can be explained through the Johari Window
The Johari Window Open Self Blind Self Hidden Self Unknown Self
Quadrants Open Self w Blind Self w Unknown Self w Hidden Self w
Self Awareness Activity w Get out a separate sheet of paper and answer the following questions: • How do you see yourself? • How do you think others see you?
Activity (5 Minutes) Pair up with a partner sitting next to you. w Write down your first initial impression you had or have of your partner. (i. e. cheerleader type, stuck up, great dresser, emotional, etc. ) w
Activity w Things to think about! • Be open minded • Don’t feel like you have to hold back any information. • Keep in mind this will help others become more self aware. (SO BE HONEST)
Activity Reciprocate your findings to one another. w Are findings accurate or not accurate w