Abstract
The present study tested hypotheses derived from video review literature and self-awareness theory regarding the effects of viewing oneself on videotape. Forty-six subjects participated in a mock job interview which was videotaped. Approximately 4 days later they evaluated their performance in the interview based on (1) their recollection of the interview, or (2) a review of the videotape. Dysphoric subjects who viewed a videotape of their interview were more critical of their performance than dysphoric subjects who simply recalled their interview; they were also more critical than nondysphoric subjects in either condition. The overly critical self-evaluation during videotape review appears to be specific to individuals who are dysphoric.