Self-Esteem and the Ability to Judge Others by Their Behavior?
Do we really have the ability to judge others by their behavior? The answer may surprise you. In a new study, researchers have revealed that our judgmental accuracy varies widely based on our personality and social context. Here, they provide some insight into the mechanisms of judgment and offer an antidote to judgmentalism: Self-worth. While the notion of self-worth may be controversial, it has proven to be helpful in helping us understand the process of judgment and avoid negative consequences.
Relationships between personality characteristics and behaviors of the judge
Researchers have found that the relationship between values and personality traits is moderate. For example, a person who values internal harmony may also value social recognition. Similarly, a person who has low self-esteem may value social recognition. In addition, people who hold values opposing their personality traits may be compensating for the difference by holding opposite values. Other studies, such as those by Munoz-Garcia and Saroglou, found modest associations between personality traits and values.
Effects of personality characteristics and behaviors on judgmental accuracy
People make judgments about personality traits, which are patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior, every day. These judgments are often accurate, but how do they do it? This research focuses on the process and the factors that contribute to accuracy. It also explores whether or not the information a person has about another person influences the judge's judgment. The aim of this research is to improve how accurately people judge personality traits.
Positive and negative forms of judgment
We all judge others. Sometimes our judgment is harmful. It can obstruct our efforts to solve a problem. Other times, we may pass judgment without understanding the other person's background and values. Either way, our judgments can harm the other person and their happiness. This article focuses on positive and negative forms of judgment when judging others by their behavior. Learn to identify the difference between these forms.
Self-worth as an antidote to judgmentalism
Whether we're judging a new person or a friend, self-worth can help us overcome the harmful effects of judgmentalism and shame. Judgment blinds us to reality and makes us look for someone or something to blame. But our immature ego resists change, resists the uniqueness of others, and clings to outdated beliefs that make us unable to evaluate the current situation. By embracing self-worth, we learn to accept others, trust others, and become more creative.
Influence of familiarity on judgmental accuracy
In this study, we examined whether the presence of familiarity moderates the effect of repetition on judgmental accuracy. We used an accuracy-target task to counteract the effects of misattribution of familiarity. In previous research, Garcia-Marques et al. (2004) and Phaf and Rotteveel (2005) both found reliable effects of valence on judgments of familiarity. To replicate these findings, we will repeat a memory phase before the familiarity-judgment task.
