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self-perception
(redirected from Self-perception theory)

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self-per·cep·tion (slfpr-spshn)
n.
An awareness of the characteristics that constitute one's self; self-knowledge.


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Researchers typically use self-perception theory to explain this phenomenon.
builds on William James's concept of self-perception theory, which holds that feelings do not cause behavior but in fact follow from behavior, and are the means of our knowing about our bodily state and behaviors.
If business school leaders are prodded to change behaviors regarding diversity through these pressures, self-perception theory (Bem, 1972) predicts that attitudinal change may ensue as well.
 
 
 
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