3.3 The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation

Learning Objectives Describe the concept of the looking-glass self and how it affects our self-concept. Explore the impact of the labeling bias, self-labeling, and internalized prejudice on people’s self-concepts, particularly in those from marginalized social groups. Define social comparison, and summarize how people use it to define their self-concepts and self-esteem. Give examples of the … Continue reading 3.3 The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation