MCAT – Psych/Soc – Self-Presentation and interacting with Others – Flashcards
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Self-presentation
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process of displaying oneself to society through culturally accepted behaviors
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basic model of emotional expression
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universal emotions, along with corresponding facial expressions can be understood across cultures
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appraisal model of emotional expression
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cognitive antecedent to biologically determined expressions of emotion
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social construction model
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emotions are solely based on the situational context of social interactions, culturally specific
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display rules
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unspoken rules that govern the expression of emotion
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cultural syndrome
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shared set of beliefs, norms values, and behaviors organized around a central theme, as is found among people sharing the same language and geography
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impression management
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attempts to influence a public image, accomplished through various strategies
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self-disclosure
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giving info about self to establish an identity
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managing appearances
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An impression management strategy in which one uses props, appearance, emotional expression, or associations with others to create a positive image.
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ingratiation
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An impression management strategy that uses flattery to increase social acceptance.
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aligning actions
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an impression management strategy making questionable behavior acceptable through excuses
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alter-casting
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An impression management strategy in which one imposes an identity onto another person.
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dramaturgical approach
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Impression management theory that represents the world as a stage and individuals as actors performing to an audience.
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front stage
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In the dramaturgical approach, the setting where players are in front of an audience and perform roles that are in keeping with the image they hope to project about themselves.
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back stage
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In the dramaturgical approach, the setting where players are free from their role requirements and not in front of the audience; back stage behaviors may not be deemed appropriate or acceptable and are thus kept invisible from the audience
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verbal communication
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A message that relies on the use of words, either spoken or written
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nonverbal communication
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The ability to convey messages without using words
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animal communication
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any behavior of an animal that affects the behavior of another
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authentic self
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who a person actually is
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ideal self
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who we would like to be under optimum circumstances
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tactical self
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who we market ourselves to be when we adhere others's expectations of us
