Enables us to internalize the standards and norms of society and then use it to assess the degree to which we believe we are conforming to those standards.

Self-Evaluation

Alma College

One's definition of who they are--includes feelings, attitudes, behaviors, desires, and judgements that one considers to be characteristic of themselves. An awareness that we are physically distinct from others.

Self-Concept

Niedenthal, P. M., & Ric, F. (2017). Psychology of Emotion (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.

Psychology of Emotion

Number and interconnectedness among our self-conceptions.

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