2. There are three types of selves people try to give
off using self-presentation techniques
Authentic self- an image of ourselves that is
consistent with the way we view ourselves (our
real self)
Ideal self- a public image of ourselves that is
consistent with the way that we wish we were
(our ideal self)
Tactical self- a public image that is positive and
favorable-- whether it is authentic or ideal--
usually we do this by claiming to have attributes
consistent with what others want us to be.
3. Self-disclosure- where you disclose
information about yourself as a means to
claim an authentic identity
Managing Appearances- where you manage
your appearance to be perceived a given way.
This is more tactical, to present a somewhat
false, exaggerated, or leading image. There
are many ways this can take place
◦ Physical Appearance and Props -
◦ Emotional Expression -
◦ Associates -
◦ Regions
4. 3-Ingratiation
◦ Opinion Conformity-
◦ Other enhancement- saying good things about
other person
◦ Selective self-presentation- selectively showing
part of the reality to give a certain impression
Self-enhancement- Giving the story a positive spin-
◦ Playing Dumb - intentionally acting less intelligent
to lift up the ego of the other person in interaction
5. 4-Aligning Actions- attempts to define
apparently questionable conduct as actually
in line with cultural norms
◦ Disclaimers- made in anticipation of future actions
◦ Accounts- made to mitigate responsibility after
they have performed acts that threaten their social
identities, made after the act took place
5-Alter-Casting- imposing roles or identities
("casting") on another ("alter")
6. Prejudice is a baseless and usually negative
attitude toward members of a group.
Common features of prejudice include
negative feelings, stereotyped beliefs, and a
tendency to discriminate against members of
the group. While specific definitions of
prejudice given by social scientists often
differ, most agree that it involves
prejudgments (usually negative) about
members of a group.
7. Prejudice can be based upon a number of factors
including sex, race, age, sexual
orientations, nationality, socioeconomic status
and religion. Some of the most well-known types
of prejudice include:
Racism
Classicism
Homophobia
Nationalism
Religious prejudice
Agism
8. it is important to sort information into mental
categories. "The human mind must think with
the aid of categories," Allport explained.
"Once formed, categories are the basis for
normal prejudgment
9. become more empathetic
Passing laws and regulations that require fair and
equal treatment for all groups of people.
Gaining public support and awareness for anti-
prejudice social norms.
Making people aware of the inconsistencies in
their own beliefs.
Increased contact with members of other social
groups.
