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What factors contribute to the knowledge included in an individual's open self?
What factors contribute to the knowledge included in an individual's open self?
- Name, skin color, age, religion, and political beliefs (correct)
- Personal preferences and hobbies
- Career choices and financial status
- Emotional intelligence and communication skills
How does the size of an individual's open self change?
How does the size of an individual's open self change?
- It decreases with age and experience
- It increases with greater social status
- It varies according to personality and relationships (correct)
- It remains constant throughout life
Which aspect of the open self is least likely to be considered personal information?
Which aspect of the open self is least likely to be considered personal information?
- Skin color
- Favorite food (correct)
- Political beliefs
- Age
Which of the following statements is true about the open self?
Which of the following statements is true about the open self?
Which of these factors is most commonly associated with an individual's open self?
Which of these factors is most commonly associated with an individual's open self?
What is one method mentioned to uncover subconscious information?
What is one method mentioned to uncover subconscious information?
Which of the following is NOT considered a way to access subconscious beliefs?
Which of the following is NOT considered a way to access subconscious beliefs?
A fear of criticism is an example of what kind of information?
A fear of criticism is an example of what kind of information?
What obsession was mentioned as being part of subconscious awareness?
What obsession was mentioned as being part of subconscious awareness?
Which of the following methods is specifically meant to reveal hidden fears or beliefs?
Which of the following methods is specifically meant to reveal hidden fears or beliefs?
What does the principle of similarity state?
What does the principle of similarity state?
What is one method of organizing perceptions mentioned?
What is one method of organizing perceptions mentioned?
How does the principle of similarity affect social perception?
How does the principle of similarity affect social perception?
Which of the following best exemplifies the principle of similarity?
Which of the following best exemplifies the principle of similarity?
Which of the following is NOT a way to organize information according to the content provided?
Which of the following is NOT a way to organize information according to the content provided?
In which way are perceptions organized when using 'Organization by Rules'?
In which way are perceptions organized when using 'Organization by Rules'?
What misconception might someone have regarding the principle of similarity?
What misconception might someone have regarding the principle of similarity?
In what situation might the principle of similarity lead to social grouping?
In what situation might the principle of similarity lead to social grouping?
What can be inferred about the organization of perceptions?
What can be inferred about the organization of perceptions?
Which of the following best describes the aim of organizing information by rules?
Which of the following best describes the aim of organizing information by rules?
What is the primary reason information is recalled from memory?
What is the primary reason information is recalled from memory?
Which statement best describes schemas in relation to recall?
Which statement best describes schemas in relation to recall?
During the recall process, what type of information is less likely to be accessed?
During the recall process, what type of information is less likely to be accessed?
What factor significantly influences the ability to retrieve memories?
What factor significantly influences the ability to retrieve memories?
Which of the following statements about the recall of information is true?
Which of the following statements about the recall of information is true?
What does the rule of proximity suggest about items that are physically close together?
What does the rule of proximity suggest about items that are physically close together?
How might the rule of proximity apply in social settings?
How might the rule of proximity apply in social settings?
What kind of messages does the proximity rule relate to?
What kind of messages does the proximity rule relate to?
Which of the following statements reflects a misunderstanding of the rule of proximity?
Which of the following statements reflects a misunderstanding of the rule of proximity?
In terms of cognitive processing, what effect does the rule of proximity have?
In terms of cognitive processing, what effect does the rule of proximity have?
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Open Self
Open Self
The aspects of yourself that you choose to share with others. This includes information like your name, age, appearance, beliefs, and interests.
Open Self Varies
Open Self Varies
The size of the Open Self can change depending on who you are with and your own personality traits.
Personality Traits
Personality Traits
Specific personal characteristics that can influence how much we share with others. These could be traits like shyness, confidence, or introversion.
Relationships Influence Openness
Relationships Influence Openness
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Open Self Includes
Open Self Includes
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Subconscious Information
Subconscious Information
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Hypnosis
Hypnosis
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Dreams
Dreams
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Psychological Tests
Psychological Tests
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Obsession
Obsession
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Organization by Rules
Organization by Rules
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Grouping by Similarities
Grouping by Similarities
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Hierarchical Organization
Hierarchical Organization
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Chronological Organization
Chronological Organization
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Spatial Organization
Spatial Organization
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Proximity Principle
Proximity Principle
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Similarity Principle
Similarity Principle
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Common Fate Principle
Common Fate Principle
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Closure Principle
Closure Principle
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Closure Principle
Closure Principle
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Information Recall
Information Recall
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Schemas
Schemas
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Schema-Consistent Retrieval
Schema-Consistent Retrieval
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Information Recall
Information Recall
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Schemas
Schemas
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How Similarity Influences Perception
How Similarity Influences Perception
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Similarity Beyond Appearance
Similarity Beyond Appearance
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Marketing and the Similarity Principle
Marketing and the Similarity Principle
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The Impact of the Similarity Principle
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Study Notes
Lecture Topic: The Self and Perception in Human Communication
- The lecture discusses the concepts of "self" and "perception" in human communication.
- Self-concept: According to Brown (1998), self-concept is how a person thinks about themselves. It's a person's mental image of themselves.
- Self-concept is about how you perceive your behaviors, abilities, and unique characteristics.
- Your self-concept influences others in the communication process.
- Examples of self-concept: A person might view themselves as intelligent, an important community member, an excellent spouse and friend, or a caring person.
Four Contributors to Self-Concept
- Others'images of you: The way significant others (e.g., friends, family) perceive you affects your self-image. The "looking-glass self" (Cooley, 1922) concept describes how others' communication reveals your image to you.
- Your interpretations and evaluations: Your personal assessments of your feelings and behaviors contribute to your self-concept.
- Social comparisons: Comparing yourself to your peers influences your self-concept.
- Cultural Teachings: What your culture values and defines as success impacts your self-concept positively or negatively.
Stages of Perception
- Stage 1: Stimulation: Your senses are triggered by objects, events or people.
- Stage 2: Organization: You arrange the information from your senses. Ways of organizing include grouping based on proximity, similarity, or contrast.
- Stage 3: Interpretation-Evaluation: You interpret and evaluate what you see; this is a subjective process heavily influenced by your experiences, needs, desires, values, expectations, emotional state, and gender.
- Stage 4: Memory: You store your perception and interpretation in memory.
- Stage 5: Recall: Later, you retrieve stored information from memory, often choosing what agrees with your pre-existing schemas.
Johari Window
- The Johari Window is a tool for examining self-awareness.
- It's a metaphoric division of the self into four areas:
- Open Self: Information known to you and others (e.g., name, age, beliefs).
- Blind Self: Information known to others but not to you.
- Hidden Self: Information known to you but not to others (e.g., secrets, fantasies).
- Unknown Self: Information unknown to you and others (possibly in your subconscious).
Self-Esteem
- Self-esteem is how valuable you consider yourself, a measure of self-worth.
- High self-esteem is characterized by a positive self-image; people with low self-esteem view themselves negatively.
How to Increase Self-Esteem
- Examine and change self-destructive beliefs.
- Acknowledge and remind yourself of successes.
- Work on projects leading to achievements.
- Surround yourself with positive, optimistic people.
- Avoid negative people.
Perception
- Definition: Perception is the process where you become aware of objects, events and people through your senses; sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound. Perception is an active process, not a passive one. It's influenced by your prior experiences, desires, needs, as well as what exists in your external environment.
- Importance: Perception significantly influences communication choices; the messages you share and interpret depend on how you view the world, evaluate situations, and perceive others.
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Explore the concept of the open self in psychology with this quiz. Answer questions about factors influencing individual awareness, methods of uncovering subconscious information, and social perception principles. Test your understanding of these key psychological concepts.
