12 Questions
In the context of the text, what is considered one of the foundations of the self?
Interaction with family members
What is the term for comparing oneself to those who are better off in some aspect?
Upward social comparison
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of downward social comparison?
Driving self-improvement
How does the text suggest that birth order influences one's self-concept?
It affects your likeliness to try new experiences
What is self-esteem defined as in the text?
An overall sense of self-worth
Based on the text, what might be central to the self-concept of a person who grew up in a health-conscious family?
Living a fit and healthy lifestyle
Which term refers to holding favorable views of oneself and seeing oneself as competent, likeable, and attractive?
High self-esteem
How do family members, friends, and other people contribute to our social selves according to the text?
By impacting our social selves
What is the primary role of women?
Managing the home and nurturing
What did the distinct roles of men and women dictate in terms of natural selection of traits?
Men and women adapting to specific functions
In what context do people rely on social comparisons according to the text?
To learn about their own abilities and traits
What is emphasized as the most useful comparison in terms of gaining self-information?
Comparing yourself to a close friend with similar attributes
Study Notes
Foundations of Self
- One of the foundations of the self is social identity, which is influenced by social comparisons and relationships.
Social Comparison
- The term for comparing oneself to those who are better off in some aspect is upward social comparison.
- A benefit of downward social comparison is not mentioned to be a clearer sense of self.
Self-Concept
- Birth order can influence one's self-concept, as individuals may adopt different roles orComparison strategies based on their birth position.
- Self-esteem is defined as holding favorable views of oneself and seeing oneself as competent, likeable, and attractive.
Social Influences
- Family members, friends, and other people contribute to our social selves by providing social comparisons and influencing our self-concept.
- A person who grew up in a health-conscious family may have a self-concept that is central to health and wellness.
Gender Roles
- The primary role of women is not explicitly stated in the text.
- The distinct roles of men and women in terms of natural selection of traits dictated the development of certain traits, such as aggression and nurturing.
Social Context
- People rely on social comparisons in situations where they lack clear standards or feedback.
- The most useful comparison in terms of gaining self-information is downward social comparison.
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