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What is self-concept?
What does perception refer to?
How you look at others and the world around you
What are reflected appraisals?
Messages you get about yourself from others.
What is meant by scripts in communication?
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What are self-fulfilling prophecies?
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What does social comparison involve?
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What is self-perception?
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What does hyperpersonal refer to in the context of relationships?
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What is self-awareness?
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What does 'map is not the territory' mean?
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What are psychological sets?
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What is cognitive dissonance?
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What do deletions refer to?
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What are distortions in perception?
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What are generalizations?
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What is implicit personality theory?
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What does attribution refer to?
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What is objective reality?
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What is a subjective view?
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What is cognitive development?
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What does the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggest?
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What is the Semantic Triangle?
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What is denotative meaning?
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What does 'the ladder of abstraction' illustrate?
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What is language environment made up of?
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Study Notes
Self-Concept and Perception
- Self-concept: Refers to how individuals perceive and feel about themselves, influencing behavior and self-esteem.
- Perception: Encompasses the way individuals view others and their surroundings, affecting communication and interaction.
Evaluating Self through Others
- Reflected appraisals: Feedback from others that shapes self-image and personal beliefs.
- Social comparison: The process of comparing oneself to others to evaluate personal worth and abilities.
Understanding Scripts and Prophecies
- Scripts: Predefined dialogues or behaviors taught in social interactions, such as always saying thank you.
- Self-fulfilling prophecies: Events predicted by one’s own beliefs or expectations, such as maintaining relationships with high school sweethearts.
Self-Perception and Awareness
- Self-perception: How individuals view themselves, impacting self-esteem and personal growth.
- Self-awareness: Knowledge and trust in one’s own emotions, motives, and abilities, essential for effective communication.
The Nature of Reality and Cognition
- Map is not the territory: A metaphor highlighting that personal perception is subjective and may differ from objective reality.
- Psychological sets: Expectations that arise from personal perception, influencing reactions and decisions.
- Cognitive schemata: Mental frameworks that help categorize and process information rather than storing specific details.
Cognitive Dissonance and Filters
- Cognitive dissonance: An uncomfortable state arising from contradictory beliefs, motivating individuals to seek resolution.
- Perceptual filters: Limitations experienced due to individual perspectives, affecting interpretations of information.
Language Influence and Interpretation
- Sapir-Whorf hypothesis: Suggests that language influences thoughts and perceptions of reality.
- Denotative meaning: The literal, neutral definition of a word, such as “mailbox.”
- Connotative meaning: The emotional associations tied to a word, differing by individual experiences.
Abstract Concepts and Communication
- The ladder of abstraction: A model that illustrates how communication varies from concrete terms to abstract concepts.
- Language environment: Composed of people, their objectives, communication rules, and language used in context.
Rituals and Euphemisms
- Ritual language: Language used in contexts where specific responses are expected, reinforcing social norms.
- Euphemism: Softening language to avoid unpleasant connotations; substitutes for harsher terms.
Political and Discriminatory Language
- Doublespeak: Language crafted to obscure meaning for political advantage.
- Racist language: Describes majority groups positively while negatively portraying minority groups.
- Sexist language: Language that, while intended to be inclusive, may inadvertently exclude a gender.
- Ableist language: Language that discriminates against individuals with disabilities, affecting perception and interaction.
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