35 Questions
What is one way suggested to become a more effective social actor?
Reflecting on important roles and enriching performances
How does the text suggest you may see yourself differently as you work on your social roles?
Through self-reflection and self-improvement
What does the text imply about the potential for individuals to change their social performances?
Individuals have the capacity to alter their performances
In what context does the text mention the idea of starting anew?
When you take on different roles in life
How might enriching performances in social roles affect others around you?
It could result in others noticing positive changes in you
What is emphasized as a key aspect of becoming a better social actor?
Engaging in activities that enhance performances in important roles
What can individuals do to potentially change how they are perceived by others?
Engage in genuine actions that enrich their social roles
What do adolescents and young adults do to author a narrative sense of the self?
Tell stories about their experiences to others, receive feedback, and edit their stories accordingly
What leads to the development of a convincing and coherent narrative about the Me?
Conversation, introspection, and storytelling
What is described as potentially the most powerful form of self-transformation invented by humans?
Storytelling
How do young people refine their developing sense of themselves as storytellers?
Seeking interpersonal opportunities to share their stories and receiving feedback
What is one of the significant efforts individuals undertake for self-transformation according to the passage?
Constructing and telling a new story about themselves
How do adolescents create new selves through storytelling according to the passage?
By gaining new experiences and telling stories about them
What role does feedback play in the process of creating a narrative sense of self?
Feedback is essential for monitoring and editing stories about oneself
What is the primary characteristic of being an agent?
Acting with direction and purpose
At what age do most children acquire a theory of mind?
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What is a crucial step towards apprehending the self as a motivated agent?
Understanding that people have inner desires and goals
What concept must be acquired to understand that people's behavior is often motivated by inner desires and goals?
Theory of mind
What age do infants show a strong preference for observing and imitating goal-directed behavior?
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What enables children to begin constructing themselves as motivated agents in elementary school years?
Developing theory of mind
Which type of behavior do infants prefer to observe and imitate?
Goal-directed, intentional behavior
What do developmental psychologists refer to as the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?
The time when children become more planful and intentional in pursuing goals
How does schooling reinforce the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?
By placing increasing demands on students to work hard and focus on goals
What determines children's self-esteem according to Robins, Tracy, & Trzesniewski (2008)?
Their relative success in achieving their most cherished goals
What makes motivated agents feel good about themselves?
Achieving their goals and advancing their important values
What impact does achieving valued goals have on children during the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?
It significantly influences self-esteem
How do teachers contribute to the development of children during the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?
By placing demands on students to adhere to schedules and achieve success
What is the significance of the pursuit of valued goals during the 'age 5-to-7 shift'?
It plays a key role in determining children's self-esteem
What is the main difference between sex and gender as presented in the text?
Sex is biological while gender is cultural.
How does the concept of intersex relate to the binary understanding of sex?
It challenges the binary understanding of sex.
In which way do gender roles differ from gender itself?
Gender roles are behaviors designated as masculine or feminine in a culture.
How does the text describe the relationship between 'masculine' and 'feminine' traits?
'Masculine' and 'feminine' traits are fluid and on a continuum.
What does intersex refer to in the context of sex and gender?
It encompasses conditions where reproductive anatomy does not align with male or female categories.
Why is it important to consider 'masculine' and 'feminine' as being on a continuum according to the text?
To account for the fluidity of gender and its traits.
Which term describes behaviors, attitudes, and personality traits designated as either masculine or feminine in a given culture?
'Gender roles'
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