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What is the Libet Study known for?
What is the Libet Study known for?
- Proving the lack of personal agency in decision-making
- Identifying the exact location of decision-making in the brain
- Revealing debates on the conscious mind's role in decision-making (correct)
- Establishing the supremacy of unconscious brain activity in decision-making
What does the 'Me' refer to in the context of 'The Self'?
What does the 'Me' refer to in the context of 'The Self'?
- The doer, challenging to understand
- The self-concept encompassing self-efficacy, subjective well-being, and sense of meaning (correct)
- The belief in one's ability to take steps necessary for success
- The internal, unchanging personal essence
Which of the following is a component of self-compassion?
Which of the following is a component of self-compassion?
- Treating oneself with kindness (correct)
- Focusing on feeling secure and connected
- Believing in a 'true self'
- Emphasizing feeling 'better' than others
What does the True Self Essentialist Approach emphasize?
What does the True Self Essentialist Approach emphasize?
What distinguishes self-compassion from self-esteem?
What distinguishes self-compassion from self-esteem?
What contributes to feelings of authenticity according to the text?
What contributes to feelings of authenticity according to the text?
What does self-determination theory describe as meeting basic needs?
What does self-determination theory describe as meeting basic needs?
What does self-efficacy refer to?
What does self-efficacy refer to?
What is a characteristic of self-esteem according to the text?
What is a characteristic of self-esteem according to the text?
What does cultural psychologists caution about self-concept?
What does cultural psychologists caution about self-concept?
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Study Notes
The Libet Study
- Famous for challenging the idea of conscious free will, suggesting that the brain makes decisions before conscious awareness
The Self
- The 'Me' refers to the objective aspects of oneself, including one's body, personality, and social roles
Self-Compassion
- Component of self-compassion: treating oneself with kindness, especially in difficult times
- Distinguishing feature of self-compassion from self-esteem: self-compassion focuses on accepting and caring for oneself, whereas self-esteem focuses on evaluating oneself
True Self Essentialist Approach
- Emphasizes that people have a true, essential self, and that self-discovery involves uncovering this true self
Self-Determination Theory
- Describes the meeting of three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness, as essential for well-being and life satisfaction
Self-Efficacy
- Refers to an individual's belief in their ability to perform a specific task or achieve a specific goal
Self-Esteem
- Characteristic: influenced by external evaluations and social comparisons, which can lead to instability and vulnerability
Cultural Psychology and Self-Concept
- Caution: that the concept of self varies across cultures, and that cultural differences in self-concept can impact psychological processes and behaviors
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