Questions and Answers
What is Impression Management?
Any behavior intended to create, modify, or maintain an impression of ourselves in the minds of others.
Which of the following describes High Self Monitors? (Select all that apply)
What are the characteristics of Low Self Monitors? (Select all that apply)
One reason we manage our impressions is to facilitate ______.
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What is the Authentic Self?
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What is the Ideal Self?
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Define Tactical Self.
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Which of the following are techniques of Impression Management? (Select all that apply)
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What is Self-Disclosure?
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What does Managing Appearances entail?
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What is Ingratiation?
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Define Aligning Actions.
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What are Disclaimers?
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What are Accounts?
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What does Alter-Casting mean?
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Explain Self-Handicapping.
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What is Dramaturgy according to Goffman?
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Do our impressions typically match how we see ourselves?
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Study Notes
Impression Management Overview
- Impression Management involves behaviors aimed at shaping others' perceptions of ourselves.
- Engaged in even when alone, indicating a continuous awareness of self-presentation.
Self-Monitoring Types
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High Self Monitors
- Adapt behavior to suit different social contexts; want to fit into various situations.
- Pay close attention to others' behaviors and seek clear social norms.
- Experience less alignment between personal beliefs and public actions; maintain friendships across diverse groups.
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Low Self Monitors
- Rely on internal cues for their behavior; emphasize personal consistency.
- Foster relationships with a smaller, more similar group of friends.
Reasons for Impression Management
- Facilitates smoother social interactions, helping to build relationships.
- Aids in obtaining material and social rewards.
- Plays a role in self-construction, shaping personal identity.
Self-Concepts
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Authentic Self
- Reflects an individual's true self-perception; genuine identity.
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Ideal Self
- Represents the persona one wishes to project to others; aspirational image.
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Tactical Self
- Projects an image designed to be positively viewed by others; can be authentic or ideal based on perceived expectations.
Impression Management Techniques
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Self-Disclosure
- Sharing personal information to establish authenticity.
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Managing Appearances
- Utilizing physical traits and emotional displays to maintain a desired image; applicable in various contexts (front stage vs. back stage).
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Ingratiation
- Efforts to gain favor from others through techniques like flattery and conformity to opinions.
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Aligning Actions
- Justifying or clarifying conduct to conform it with societal norms through disclaimers or accounts.
Key Concepts in Aligning Actions
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Disclaimers
- Proactive excuses crafted in anticipation of questionable behavior.
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Accounts
- Post-action explanations (excuses, justifications, apologies) that clarify behavior.
Roles and Identities
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Alter-Casting
- Assigning roles or identities to others within social interactions.
Self-Perception Management
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Self-Handicapping
- Engaging in self-defeating behaviors as a shield against failure, often linked to procrastination and fear of inadequacy.
Dramaturgy Concept (Goffman)
- Conceptualizes life as a performance where individuals assume roles.
- Front Stage: Behaviors exhibited in public settings.
- Back Stage: Private behaviors that prepare for public interaction.
Self-Image and Impression Consistency
- Impressions tend to align with self-perceptions due to the fear of presenting a false identity and the pursuit of social validation.
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