3B ONLY! March 4: Social-Cognitive Theories and The Self

1) Neuron Note/Psych News. You didn't need to write a new question and read the answers to your questions. 2B heard the news presentation from Caroline.

2) Social Cognitive Perspective.
Reciprocal Determinism clarification.

"Shindler's List" clip: The Jewish maid has lost all sense of control in her life. Have you ever felt a lack of control? What does that do to your personality?

Locus of Control Survey.

3) The Self.

Self-Esteem survey and evaluation. Notes on self-esteem.

The Dark Side of Self-Esteem notes and discussion.

Biased Self-Ratings. Better-than-average Phenomenon.

Self-Handicapping. Don't create an excuse for failure on Wednesday's test!

Assignments:

1) STUDY!!! Test on chapter 15 tomorrow Wednesday, March 5th. Multiple Choice and Free-Response

2) Personality Free-Response. Use this to practice for the test. Due on tomorrow.