Question

How does having a negative self-schema affect one's social interactions? How does social intelligence affect one's responses in any given situation? How might a person's self-guides impact his or her perspective on the world?

Answer 1

If you expect negative responses from others, then you'll probably get them. A person must be socially aware of the perceptions of others in order to respond appropriately. If you perceive the world as hostile, you'll probably respond negatively; if you perceive the world as friendly, you'll probably respond in a friendly fashion.

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