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A neuro-socio-cognitive model of self-awareness with an emphasis on inner speech

Morin, Alain (2003) A neuro-socio-cognitive model of self-awareness with an emphasis on inner speech. [Preprint]

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Abstract

While past research has mainly focused on the effects and consequences of self-awareness, a more basic issue pertaining to the specific mechanisms underlying self-attention has been neglected. In this article I present a model of self-awareness that proposes the existence of three sources of self-information. The social milieu includes self-relevant feedback (reflected appraisals), a social comparison mechanism leading to perspective taking, and the presence of other persons observing the self. The physical environment contains self-focusing/reflecting stimuli such as mirrors and video cameras. The self can reflect upon itself with double sensory stimulation, imagery, and inner speech; furthermore, self-awareness is mediated by the prefrontal lobes. The crucial importance of inner speech is emphasized by reviewing past mentions to a relation between self-talk and self-awareness and by examining key connections it establishes between different parts of the model. Empirical evidence supporting the role of inner speech in self-reflection is also presented.

Item Type:Preprint
Keywords:Self-awareness; inner-speech; model; prefrontal lobes; imagery; social feedback; double sensory stimulation; self-focusing stimuli.
Subjects:Neuroscience > Neuropsychology
Neuroscience > Brain Imaging
Psychology > Psycholinguistics
Psychology > Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience > Behavioral Neuroscience
Psychology > Social Psychology
ID Code:2832
Deposited By:Morin, Alain
Deposited On:17 Mar 2003
Last Modified:12 Sep 2007 17:46

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