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Self Concept
Self Concept
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Self Concept
• Self-interest colors our social judgment: When problem arises in a close relationship
such as marriage, we usually attribute more responsibility to our partners than to ourselves. When things go
well at home or work or play, we see ourselves as more responsible.
• Social relationships help define our self: In varied relationships, we have varying
selves. We may be one self Mom, another with friends, another with teachers. How we think of
ourselves is linked to whom we are in relationship with at the moment.
Social comparisons
Evaluating one’s abilities and opinions by
comparing oneself with others. Others
around us help to define the standard by
which we define ourselves as rich or poor,
smart or dumb, tall or short.