Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface and acknowledgments
- Introduction: The self–society dynamic
- 1 Exploring the relevance of social cognition for the relationship of self and society: Linking the cognitive perspective and identity theory
- 2 Toward a sociology of cognition
- 3 The cerebral self: Thinking and planning about identity-relevant activity
- 4 Growing up: The development and acquisition of social knowledge
- 5 The social contexts of self-feeling
- 6 Self-processes and emotional experiences
- 7 An affect control view of cognition and emotion
- 8 The self-concept as a basis for a theory of motivation
- 9 Attitudes, behavior, and the self
- 10 From changing selves toward changing society
- 11 Possible selves and social support: Social cognitive resources for coping and striving
- 12 Is the road to helping paved with good intentions? Or inertia?
- 13 Social structure and the moral self
- 14 The production of selves in personal relationships
- 15 Conclusion
- Indexes
7 - An affect control view of cognition and emotion
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 23 September 2009
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface and acknowledgments
- Introduction: The self–society dynamic
- 1 Exploring the relevance of social cognition for the relationship of self and society: Linking the cognitive perspective and identity theory
- 2 Toward a sociology of cognition
- 3 The cerebral self: Thinking and planning about identity-relevant activity
- 4 Growing up: The development and acquisition of social knowledge
- 5 The social contexts of self-feeling
- 6 Self-processes and emotional experiences
- 7 An affect control view of cognition and emotion
- 8 The self-concept as a basis for a theory of motivation
- 9 Attitudes, behavior, and the self
- 10 From changing selves toward changing society
- 11 Possible selves and social support: Social cognitive resources for coping and striving
- 12 Is the road to helping paved with good intentions? Or inertia?
- 13 Social structure and the moral self
- 14 The production of selves in personal relationships
- 15 Conclusion
- Indexes
Summary
Jessica and Jim meet in a Hotel room, where they've come to do some work together. Jessica is a Virtuous Secretary; she knows Jim as a famous Evangelist. Jim would rather see their relationship as two potential Lovers. Thinking in these romantic terms, Jim desires Jessica; he applauds her recent work and her appearance, attempting to amuse her. As a Virtuous Secretary, Jessica wasn't expecting this. She tries to address Jim, intends to pacify him if he makes requests, to consult with him about their work for the ministry. Because of his greater power in the situation, Jim grabs the moment and Amuses Jessica with a joke. Jim's reactions to this lively interaction are in keeping with his romantic view of the situation; he feels in love, passionate, pleased, and cheerful. Jessica is somewhat taken aback at this loverlike behavior from her esteemed Evangelist – she is touched but feels moved, awestruck, emotional in response to his expressive attention.
Jim's impulses have not died down; he continues to Entertain Jessica with amusing stories. He desires her sexually. Jessica's somewhat agitated emotional state leads her to try and cool out the interaction by Consulting the Evangelist in a more formal manner about their work plans. He prevails, however (not unlikely, given her inclination to pacify him). He Sleeps With her. He feels great; she feels good but flustered.
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- The Self-Society DynamicCognition, Emotion and Action, pp. 143 - 170Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 1991
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