Better than average effect (BTAE] is considered a form of bias or inaccuracy in self-assessment because while most people are average, only a minority of people recognize this reality
Characteristic refers qualities of culture and what is considered good and bad within a specific culture.
Cultural identity (sometimes called collective identity) is similar to social identity and refers to our group members and the recognition that we are members of a group.
Identity is a psychological term used to explain the way individuals understand themselves as part of a social group and are recognized by others as members of the social group
Independent self refers to a sense of self that views the self as a bounded entity (separate) from others that are seen as important
Interdependent self refers to a sense of self that views the self as integrate, flexible and depends on the context or the situation; fundamental connectedness to others
Personal identity is the way that we understand ourselves (e.g., personality, traits, and preferences) and is closely related to our concept of self.
Personality is one of the things that make us unique from one another and are long term, stable, and not easily changed. Considered heritable and biological.
Personality traits reflect patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are relatively consistency and stable but are influenced by situational determinants
Social identity reflects our understanding that we are members of groups.
Self is a psychological construct that unconsciously and automatically influences our thoughts, actions, and feelings.
Self-concept refers to cognitive representations of one’s own self or images one has about oneself; our sense of self is linked to how we see the world around us and is also linked to how we see our relationships.
Self-effacement is the tendency to downplay one’s virtues or characteristics
Self-enhancement is the name given to psychological processes that we use to bolster self-esteem
Temperament is a hereditary aspect of personality, including sensitivity, moods, irritability, and distractibility. Temperament can be seen as part of our personality.
