Self-knowledge (psychology) - Activation of Self-Knowledge

Activation of Self-Knowledge

Individuals think of themselves in many different ways, yet only some of these ideas are active at any one given time. The idea that is specifically active at a given time is known as the Current Self-Representation. Other theorists have referred to the same thing in several different ways:

• The Phenomenal Self
• Spontaneous Self-Concept
• Self-Identifications
• Aspects of the Working Self-Concept

The current self-representation influences information processing, emotion, and behavior and is influenced by both personal and situational factors.