The Self

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The Self

Understanding What and Who We Are

When we look in the mirror, make plans, and think about anything there is always an inner understanding that we are a being. This understanding of being, or self, is extremely important for everything in life and not every animal is capable of such understanding. Lets explore what the self is and how it is developed.

Contents

Introduction
Self-Schemas
Self-Regulation
Self and Culture
Gender and Self
Introspection
Judging Emotion
Self-Perception Theory
Comparisons to Others
Self-Enhancement