Self-concept
The set of stable ideas a person has about who he or she is; also known as identity
identity
See self-concept
Johari window
a visual representation of components of the self that are known or unknown to the self and to others
open area
characteristics that are known both to the self and to the others. example: sex, hobbies, and academic major
hidden area
consists of characteristics that you know about yourself but choose not to reveal to others
blind area
aspects of your self-concept that you don't know know about yourself but others do.
unknown area
aspects of yourself that you or others don't know
personality
The pattern of behaviors and ways of thinking that characterize a person
reflected appraisal
The process whereby a person's self-concept is influenced by his or her beliefs concerning what other people think of the person
social comparison
The process of comparing oneself with others
reference groups
The groups of people with whom one compares oneself in the process of social comparison
self-fulfilling prophecy
An expectation that gives rise to behaviors that cause the expectation to come true
self-esteem
one's subjective evaluation of one's value and worth as a person
need for control
One's need to maintain a degree of influence in one's relationships
need for inclusion
One's need to belong to a social group and be included in the activities of others
need for affection
Ones need to give and receive expressions of love and appreciation
Image
the way one wishes to be seen or perceived by others
image management
the process of projecting one's desired public image
face
a person's desired public image
facework
the behaviors one uses to project ones desired public image to others
face needs
components of ones desired public image
fellowship face
the need to feel liked and accepted by others
autonomy face
the need to avoid being imposed upon by others
competence face
the need to be respected and viewed as competent and intelligent
face-threatening act
any behavior that threatens one or more face needs
self-disclosure
the act of giving others information about oneself that one believes they do not already have
social penetration theory
a theory that predicts that as relationships develop, communication increase in breadth and depth
breadth
the range of topics about which one person self-discloses to another
norm of reciprocity
a social expectation that resources and favors provided to one person in a relationship should be reciprocated by that person
gossip
the sharing of an individuals personal information with a third party without the individuals consent
Self-concept
The set of stable ideas a person has about who he or she is; also known as identity
identity
See self-concept
Johari window
a visual representation of components of the self that are known or unknown to the self and to others
open area
characteristics that are known both to the self and to the others. example: sex, hobbies, and academic major
hidden area
consists of characteristics that you know about yourself but choose not to reveal to others
blind area
aspects of your self-concept that you don't know know about yourself but others do.
unknown area
aspects of yourself that you or others don't know
personality
The pattern of behaviors and ways of thinking that characterize a person
reflected appraisal
The process whereby a person's self-concept is influenced by his or her beliefs concerning what other people think of the person
social comparison
The process of comparing oneself with others
reference groups
The groups of people with whom one compares oneself in the process of social comparison
self-fulfilling prophecy
An expectation that gives rise to behaviors that cause the expectation to come true
self-esteem
one's subjective evaluation of one's value and worth as a person
need for control
One's need to maintain a degree of influence in one's relationships
need for inclusion
One's need to belong to a social group and be included in the activities of others
need for affection
Ones need to give and receive expressions of love and appreciation
Image
the way one wishes to be seen or perceived by others
image management
the process of projecting one's desired public image
face
a person's desired public image
facework
the behaviors one uses to project ones desired public image to others
face needs
components of ones desired public image
fellowship face
the need to feel liked and accepted by others
autonomy face
the need to avoid being imposed upon by others
competence face
the need to be respected and viewed as competent and intelligent
face-threatening act
any behavior that threatens one or more face needs
self-disclosure
the act of giving others information about oneself that one believes they do not already have
social penetration theory
a theory that predicts that as relationships develop, communication increase in breadth and depth
breadth
the range of topics about which one person self-discloses to another
norm of reciprocity
a social expectation that resources and favors provided to one person in a relationship should be reciprocated by that person
gossip
the sharing of an individuals personal information with a third party without the individuals consent