Researchers have examined several ways in which individuals actively maintain their sense of self in what can collectively be termed self-concept maintenance (Crisp and Turner 2010 p. 10). Theories pertinent to self-concept maintenance include the control theory of self-regulation self-discrepancy theory social comparison theory self-evaluation maintenance social identity theory and self-categorization theory. These theories share the assumption that individuals learn about themselves and their environment through self-comparison. People need to compare themselves with others in order to both know and evaluate their self and understand that these comparisons have a significant impact on individual behavior.
For this Assignment review this weeks media program Week 2: The Virtual Officeand evaluate the behavior of the women in the animation to determine which women exhibit narcissistic personality style and which women exhibit positive self-esteem.
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