The Authentic “Self”

For this assignment, you will choose to assess social media platform(s) (Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.) through the lens of a social psychologist.

In a 500750-word essay, address the following prompts:

1. Explain what the social self refers to. In what ways have others influenced the development of your social self? Analyze the role of culture, spirituality, group and individual influences on the development of your social self and behaviors. Offer an example of a script and a schema that you have developed as a result of these influences, as well.
2. Describe how the chosen social media platform illustrates elements of the social self (social identity, personal identity, and group identity). Offer specific examples from your chosen platform and provide scholarly resources to support your writing.
3. Explain at least three examples of impression management techniques that you saw on the chosen social media platform. Identify which technique was illustrated in each example. How did the persons nonverbal signals also affect your perception and first impression of them? Explain and offer examples.

-The paper expertly explains how the development of your social self and behaviors are influenced by cultural, spiritual, and individual factors. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

-The paper expertly describes how the chosen social media platform illustrates elements of the social self. The specific examples from the chosen platform and scholarly resources provided in support are excellent. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

-The paper expertly explains examples of how impression management techniques were illustrated, and nonverbal signals contributing to first impressions. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

Needs to be in APA 7 ed. Format