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Chapter 5

FOUNDATIONS OF THE SELF-CONCEPT
Biological Dispositions
Family Influence and Sibling Dynamics
Context and the Sense of Self
Culture and the Self-Concept
Gender and the Self-Concept

SELF-KNOWLEDGE
The Organizational Function of Self-Knowledge
The Motivational Function of Self-Knowledge
The Self as a Standard in Social Perception
Illusions and Biases about the Self

SELF-EVALUATION
Trait and State Self-Esteem
Contingencies of Self-Worth
Social Acceptance and Self-Esteem
Motives of Self-Evaluation
Culture and Self-Esteem
Culture Change and Self-Esteem
Possible Dangers of High Self-Esteem

SELF-PRESENTATION
Ideas about the Public Self
Self-Handicapping: Protecting Your Own Face
Self-Presentation and Language