Discovering the Self

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What is self concept?

Self concept refers to the collection of beliefs and perceptions that an individual has about themselves.

What is public self?

Public self refers to an individual's self concept and identity that are presented to others in social interactions, influenced by societal norms, expectations, and desire to conform.

What is agentic self?

Agentic self refers to the self-identity of an individual in the context of agency or autonomy, encompassing what they ought to do.

What is self esteem?

Self esteem is the overall valence of oneself. Signup and view all the answers

What is introspection?

Introspection is the process of looking at one's inner thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and intentions. Signup and view all the answers

What is interospection?

Introspection relies on accessing stored self-knowledge 'self-schemas'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the looking-glass self?

The looking-glass self is the process of imagining how one appears to others, imagining their judgments, and responding based on those imagined judgments. Signup and view all the answers