17 Questions
What is a key feature of self-complexity?
Acts as a buffer only under extreme stress
How does self-complexity impact well-being under most circumstances?
Lower complexity is better for well-being
In what situation may higher self-complexity be beneficial?
When facing consistent norms and expectations in various contexts
How does self-concept measurement relate to self-schemas?
Self-schemas influence how the self-concept is organized and interpreted
What aspect of knowledge structure about the self is highlighted by self-complexity?
Maintaining greater distinction among different self-aspects
According to the Multiple Self-Aspects Framework, what is the self viewed as?
A collection of multiple, context-dependent selves
What principle states that self-aspects are idiosyncratic in the MSF?
Principle 1: Self-aspects are associated with personal attributes
How does feedback about a specific self-aspect affect general affective states, according to the MSF?
It affects general affective states to the extent that it relates to one's evaluation of that self-aspect
Which principle from the MSF highlights that the impact of information on overall affect increases as the number of self-aspects associated with that attribute increases?
Principle 5: Impact of information increases as number of associated self-aspects increases
In the Multiple Self-Aspects Framework, what determines the accessibility of self-aspects at any given time?
The context in which one finds themselves
How do personal attributes interact with self-aspects in the Multiple Self-Aspects Framework?
Personal attributes become more accessible when their associated self-aspect is activated
Why is it important to measure not just the content of self-knowledge, but its structure?
To identify which self-aspects are most important
How do self-schemas influence one's behavior interpretation?
By automatically attending to information related to self-schemas
What is a characteristic of being schematic on a certain self-attribute?
Responding faster to related words and generating clear predictions about behaviors
In the late 60s/early 70s, why were people's self-descriptions found to be inaccurate in predicting their behavior?
Because they were resistant to feedback
How does having clear and confident predictions about behaviors in a specific domain impact individuals?
It allows individuals to act in alignment with their self-schemas
What did Hazel Markus emphasize as key factors in understanding the self-concept?
Content and organization of the self
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