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Social Psychology, 3 rd Edition GILOVICH KELTNER CHEN NISBETT. CLICKER QUESTIONS 3.6 Self-Regulation: Motivation and Controlling the Self. Self-Discrepancy Theory. Key definitions: Actual self : The self that people believe they are
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Social Psychology, 3rd EditionGILOVICH KELTNER CHEN NISBETT CLICKER QUESTIONS 3.6 Self-Regulation: Motivation and Controlling the Self
Self-Discrepancy Theory Key definitions: • Actual self: The self that people believe they are • Ideal self: The self that embodies people’s wishes and aspirations as held by themselves and by other people for them • Ought self: The self that is concerned with the duties, obligations, and external demands people feel they are compelled to honor
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “I am captain of the school’s soccer team.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “I am captain of the school’s soccer team.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “People think I’m charming.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “People think I’m charming.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “I dream of becoming a pop music singer after college.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “I dream of becoming a pop music singer after college.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “My parents want me to become a lawyer.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “My parents want me to become a lawyer.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “I feel I have a responsibility to do volunteer work for their community.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “I feel I have a responsibility to do volunteer work for their community.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “The judge tells me I have to do community service.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which self-discrepancy theory “self” is best described in the this statement? “The judge tells me I have to do community service.” • actual self • ideal self • ought self
Which of the statements below describes you better? • “I study hard because I want to get the highest possible grade.” • “I study hard because I don’t want to get a bad grade.”