Catfish effect is a concept in social psychology, which describes a tendency when people evaluate themselves. According to the catfish effect, people are often too confident in their own abilities and images, so that they underestimate their own shortcomings and limitations, and are too sensitive to others' evaluation of themselves. This mental state may lead to arrogance, narcissism, and overreaction to external criticism and negation.
The catfish effect has certain influence on individuals and society. On the individual level, the catfish effect may lead to egoism, arrogance and inferiority. People pay too much attention to their external image and other people's evaluation, but ignore their internal value and their real needs. This may also lead to excessive self-blame and self-doubt when people face failures and setbacks.
To avoid the catfish effect, you can try the following methods:
1. Self-reflection and cognition: objectively evaluate your ability and image, recognize your strengths and weaknesses, and accept your limitations. It is necessary to realize that everyone has his own strengths and weaknesses, and no one is perfect.
2. Seek feedback from others: communicate with trusted friends, family members or mentors and ask others what they really think of themselves. Listen to their opinions and suggestions, and understand your image and performance in the eyes of others.
3. Accept criticism and suggestions: keep an open mind about other people's criticisms and suggestions, and don't be overly sensitive or overreact. By accepting others' feedback, we can know our own blind spots and the direction of improvement.