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**Lecture 19: Authenticity**
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**Lecture 19: Authenticity****Authenticity Defined**
Authenticity involves recognizing and taking responsibility for one’s psychological experiences, as well as
acting in ways that align with those experiences. A key point is that people can sometimes deceive
themselves about their true motives, emotions, or beliefs.
**Positive Illusions and Authenticity**
Interestingly, a little self-deception can actually be beneficial. However, honest self-reflection and
genuine self-presentation are essential for creating a fulfilling life.
**Vaillant's Study on Defense Mechanisms and Healthy Adaptation**
In 1977, Vaillant analyzed three longitudinal studies:
- The Grant Study, which followed 268 of Harvard's top students over 40 years.
- The Boston Study, focusing on adolescent boys from challenging neighborhoods.
- The Terman Study, which involved gifted students from Stanford in the 1920s.
His findings showed that the types of defense mechanisms people used in facing conflicts and difficulties
played a significant role in their ability to adapt healthily.
**Harter’s Perspective on Inauthenticity**
In 2002, Harter suggested that societal pressures often block authenticity. The need to present oneself
in a certain way is influenced by parents, friends, and broader societal norms. Even when individuals
strive to be authentic, their behavior may be constrained by these external factors.
**Ryan & Deci's Self-Determination Theory (2000)**
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