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Reflected-appraisal is the idea that we each develop our self concept in a manner that matches the way we believe others see us and react to us. For example, if people respond to us as if we are stupid or incompetent, then we might begin to think of ourselves as stupid or incompetent, regardless of our actual levels of competence.
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Characteristics of Self Concept:
1. Even late in an athlete’s career when it is clear to everyone that they are not performing to their previous high level, some sports stars still insist that they are just as good as ever. Despite the fact that we all change, there is a strong tendency to hold fast to an existing self concept, even if it is now outdated. Fight society’s measure of perfection with realistic expectations. Pay attention to the messages of others and the messages you send yourself. This could be our friends, coworkers, movie stars, models, sports figures, and so on. There is a major difference between wanting to change or wishing for change, and actually putting out the effort necessary for change. In other words, our self concept may be based less on reality, and more on obsolete or distorted information. ) This could lead to unhealthy feeling of inadequacy. Here, the concept is that we develop the way we value ourselves by how we compare, or measure up to others. Change may mean meeting new people and making new friends. We can believe, due to this comparison, that we are less than OK.
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