Understanding Digital Self and Impression Management
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What is the main characteristic of digiphrenia?

  • The constant updating of personal information.
  • The experience of existing in multiple online personas simultaneously. (correct)
  • The ability to universally connect with others online.
  • The enjoyment of social media interactions.

What is a disadvantage of having a private online profile?

  • Very low engagement (correct)
  • Increased engagement with others
  • Enhanced opportunity for networking
  • Access to more interesting people

Which of the following is an advantage of having a public online profile?

  • Opportunities for broader audience engagement and networking. (correct)
  • Reduced exposure to negative feedback.
  • Enhanced ability to curate personal content.
  • Increased privacy and control over information.

How does social identity differ from individual identity?

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What can be a potential risk of maintaining a public online profile?

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What does the disembodiment hypothesis suggest about online interactions?

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What does app-dependent behavior refer to?

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How do social networks alter traditional communication barriers?

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Which of the following statements reflects a common misconception about gender online?

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Which statement is true regarding private online profiles?

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Which factor is likely to affect an adolescent's sexuality?

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What is one of the common reasons for internet addiction?

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What is a potential impact of maintaining a private online profile for entrepreneurs?

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What does the term 'sexuality' refer to?

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What role does digital representation play in an individual's identity?

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What is a common disadvantage of having a private online identity?

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What is meant by 'selective self-presentation' in the context of social media?

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How does social media influence identity formation among teenagers?

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What potential negative effect can social interactions on the Internet have on self-perception?

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Why might individuals engage in self-presentation behavior?

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What is one challenge that the digital self presents to teenagers?

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In what way does technology complicate the formation of identity for teenagers?

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What is a potential motivation for individuals to present a desired identity online?

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How do teenagers often engage with their networks through social media?

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What role does the thalamus play in emotional experiences?

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Which component of emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing one's own emotions?

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What is emotional hijacking?

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Which structure is primarily responsible for regulating the autonomic nervous system functions tied to emotions?

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Which key element of emotional intelligence involves the ability to perceive the emotions of others?

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What is the primary function of the insular cortex in relation to emotions?

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How does emotional regulation manifest in individuals?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of emotional intelligence?

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What is a key component of self-management strategies?

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Which phase involves evaluating performance against set goals?

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What can emotional and physiological states impact?

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Which statement about self-efficacy is true?

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What is the focus of self-monitoring in self-management?

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According to Albert Bandura, what is fundamental to self-efficacy?

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How can recognizing physiological responses like heart rate benefit a student?

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Which type of feedback can influence the belief in one's abilities?

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Which of the following symptoms is considered a cognitive/perceptual symptom of stress?

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What is the primary response option when individuals choose to face a stressful situation directly?

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How does culture influence the experience of stress according to the content provided?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as an emotional symptom of stress?

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What outcome is described as the return to a calm state when a stressor is neutralized?

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Which cognitive symptom could indicate an issue with processing stressful situations?

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What is a common emotional response to prolonged stress?

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What type of response includes escaping a stressful situation?

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Flashcards

Digiphrenia

The feeling of having multiple online identities that exist simultaneously, like on Twitter, Facebook, and email.

Digital Self

The representation of a person's identity online, influenced by what's considered acceptable and impressive to others.

Supplication

Exploiting one's weaknesses or shortcomings to gain help or benefit.

Public Social Profile

A digital representation of yourself on online platforms, showcasing your interests and activities to a wider audience.

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App-dependent Behavior

Heavily relying on digital applications for communication, productivity, entertainment, and other tasks.

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Selective Self-Presentation

Consciously or unconsciously shaping how others perceive you.

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Advantages of a Public Profile

Benefits of using public social media, like open communication, sharing ideas, and expanding business networks.

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Impression Management

Controlling the impression you give to others.

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Impact of social interaction on identity

Social interactions, especially online, can strongly influence how teenagers form their identities.

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Risks of a Public Profile

Potential downsides of public social media, such as fraud, spam, online scams, and negative comments.

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Private Social Profile

A digital representation of yourself controlled by you, only accessible to specific viewers.

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Amplified feeling of invisibility

A heightened sense of being unnoticed or unimportant due to excessive online interaction.

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Advantages of a Private Profile

Benefits of managing the audience who can see your online information, ensuring privacy and selectivity.

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Real-time vs. Online Identity

Distinguishing between your real-life self and your online persona.

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Social Networks and Communication

Social media breaks down barriers of distance and time, enabling communication anytime and anywhere.

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Challenge of forming an identity in the digital age

The internet creates multiple versions of oneself, making it difficult to build a cohesive identity.

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Private Online Profile

A profile that limits information shared with others, resulting in a smaller network, low engagement, and fewer opportunities to connect with interesting people.

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Public Online Profile

A profile that openly shares information, allowing for broader connection, higher engagement, and potential for business growth.

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Individual Identity

A unique sense of self based on personal experiences, preferences, and values, shaped independently of social groups.

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Social Identity

A sense of self derived from belonging to a group, influenced by shared beliefs, values, and norms.

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Disembodiment Hypothesis

The theory that online interactions allow individuals to express themselves freely without the constraints of physical presence, leading to a separation between the physical and the digital self.

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Sexuality

A complex aspect of identity encompassing a person's feelings, attractions, behaviors, and orientations related to emotional, romantic, and sexual experiences.

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Factors Affecting Adolescent Sexuality

Various influences, such as family, peers, culture, and personal experiences, that contribute to an adolescent's understanding and development of their sexuality.

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Gender Identity

A person's deeply felt sense of their gender, which may or may not align with their assigned sex at birth.

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Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of others effectively.

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Self-Awareness

Understanding your own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and how they influence your behavior.

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Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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Emotional Regulation

Managing and controlling your own emotions in a healthy way.

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Thalamus

Relays sensory information, including emotional stimuli, to different parts of the brain for quick processing.

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Hypothalamus

Regulates the body's response to emotions, like heart rate and hormone release.

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Amygdala

Processes fear and other strong emotions.

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Emotional Hijacking

When strong emotions overwhelm rational thought and lead to impulsive actions.

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Forgetfulness

Having difficulty remembering things.

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Preoccupation

Thinking excessively about a particular problem or concern.

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Errors in judging distance

Misjudging the distance between objects or spaces.

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Reduced creativity

Having a harder time coming up with new ideas or solutions.

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Self-Efficacy

A person's belief in their ability to succeed in a specific task or situation.

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Social Learning Theory

A theory that emphasizes learning through observation, imitation, and modeling.

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What are the 4 phases of self-regulated learning?

The four phases are: Forethought Phase, Performance Phase, Self-Reflection Phase, and Self-Regulation Phase.

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Forethought Phase

The planning stage where goals are set, strategies are chosen, and motivation is built.

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Performance Phase

The execution stage where the learner applies learned strategies and monitors progress.

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Self-Reflection Phase

The evaluation stage where the learner reflects on their performance against goals and identifies areas for improvement.

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Self-Regulation Phase

The adjustment stage where the learner adjusts strategies based on feedback and continuous monitoring.

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Response-Outcome Expectancy

The belief that a specific action will lead to a desired outcome.

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Study Notes

The Digital Self

  • The digital self, or online identity, describes a person's online representation.
  • Social media platforms allow individuals to curate a controlled persona.
  • This perceived identity impacts how others view them.
  • Zhao (2005) identified key characteristics of the digital self.
    • Oriented inward
    • Retractable
    • Multipliable
  • A person's belief of how others perceive them defines their social self.
  • This social identity helps them feel a sense of belonging to a particular group.
  • The digital self is more than just sharing personal information online.
  • It's also a presentation of what a person believes others desire to see.

Impression Management

  • Impression management is about controlling how others perceive you.
  • It involves strategic choices in attire, grooming, body language, and verbal communication.
  • Two primary motivations behind impression management are:
    • Instrumental: Gaining rewards and boosting self-esteem.
    • Expressive: Maintaining control over personal behavior and identity.
  • Strategies include:
    • Self-promotion: Showcasing skills and competence.
    • Ingratiation: Seeking approval from others.
    • Exemplification: Demonstrating self-sacrifice.
    • Intimidation: Displaying authority or power.
    • Supplication: Emphasizing weaknesses and seeking help.

Impacts of Social Interactions on the Self

  • Social media heavily influences teenagers' developing identities.
  • Seeking validation from online connections can affect how they perceive themselves.
  • Today's youth struggle to distinguish between their online and real-life identities.

Technology and Identity

  • Technology, particularly the Internet, complicates the formation of identity.
  • It creates numerous online personas for individuals.
  • The experience of existing in multiple online identities is called "Digiphrenia".
  • App-heavy digital interactions are common.

Individual Identity vs. Social Identity

  • Individual identity develops over a lifetime.
  • Social identity is rooted in group membership.
  • Group membership is important for self-esteem and pride.

Gender and Sexuality Online

  • Gender identity greatly shifts due to the internet.
  • Gender identity is no longer rooted in just biological aspects of sex.
  • Gender is interpreted as a fluid and socially constructed concept.

The Emotional Self

  • "Emotion" is rooted in the French word "emouvoir" which means "to stir."
  • Emotions are defined as strong feelings, including love and fear.
  • Bodily processes and mental states contribute to emotional experience.
  • Specific hormones and brain activity influence emotions.

Basic Emotions

  • Goleman identified eight basic emotion categories. These were fear, anger, sadness, enjoyment, love, disgust, surprise, and shame.

Feelings

  • Feelings are sustained emotional experiences.
  • They are subjective interpretations of emotions, influenced by personal experiences, culture, and individual differences.

Emotional regulation

  • Emotional regulation is the process of influencing which emotions occur, when they occur and how they are experienced and expressed.

Metacognition

  • Metacognition is "thinking about thinking.”
  • It encompasses knowing about oneself, one's learning strategies and abilities, and knowing how to use strategies for a specific learning goal.

Self-Regulated Learning

  • It's an individual's ability to control aspects of the learning process.
  • Includes aspects like goal-setting, self-monitoring, and self-reinforcement.
  • Self-efficacy is an important factor in self-regulated learning.

Self-Concept

  • Self-concept is a collection of beliefs, perceptions, and ideas about oneself.
  • It includes social, physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects of identity.

Self-Esteem

  • Self-esteem is evaluating personal worth, influenced by achievements, values, and emotional experiences.
  • High self-esteem cultivates confidence, low can cause mental health challenges.
  • Key components include self-image, personal values/aspirations.

Stress and Coping

  • Stressors are events, situations, or conditions.
  • A stress response is a physiological and psychological reaction.
  • Coping mechanisms influence how one handles stress.

Self-Care and Compassion

  • Self-care practices promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Self-compassion involves kindness toward oneself, even during challenges.
  • Self-compassion highlights personal understanding, recognition of shared struggles, and mindfulness in dealing with emotional experiences.

Cultural Influences

  • Cultural norms and beliefs significantly influence individual stress responses and coping mechanisms.
  • Important traits, cultural concepts and social values are examined using varied perspectives.

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This quiz explores the concepts of the digital self and impression management. You'll delve into how online identities are curated and the strategic choices individuals make to influence others' perceptions. Engage with key characteristics and motivations behind these essential aspects of social interaction.

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