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William James conceptualized the self as having two aspects: the “I” and ______.
William James conceptualized the self as having two aspects: the “I” and ______.
Me
Psychology focuses on the individual and ______ functions.
Psychology focuses on the individual and ______ functions.
cognitive
The self in psychology is the sense of personal identity and of who we are as ______.
The self in psychology is the sense of personal identity and of who we are as ______.
individuals
The trend of the lessons seems to define the concept of the self from a larger context down to the ______.
The trend of the lessons seems to define the concept of the self from a larger context down to the ______.
Every field of study has its own research, definition, and conceptualization of self and ______.
Every field of study has its own research, definition, and conceptualization of self and ______.
Modern research acknowledges the contributions of each field and this is not some sort of nurture vs. nature, society/culture vs. individual/brain, or other social sciences vs. psychology ______.
Modern research acknowledges the contributions of each field and this is not some sort of nurture vs. nature, society/culture vs. individual/brain, or other social sciences vs. psychology ______.
_______ is the thinking, acting and feeling self.
_______ is the thinking, acting and feeling self.
_______ is the physical characteristics as well as psychological capabilities that make who you are.
_______ is the physical characteristics as well as psychological capabilities that make who you are.
Identity is composed of one’s personal characteristics, social roles, and _______.
Identity is composed of one’s personal characteristics, social roles, and _______.
Self-concept is basically what comes to your mind when you are asked about who you are, it is also known as _______.
Self-concept is basically what comes to your mind when you are asked about who you are, it is also known as _______.
Sigmund Freud saw the self, its mental constructs or processes, and one’s behavior as the results of the interaction between the structures of personality: id, ego, and _______.
Sigmund Freud saw the self, its mental constructs or processes, and one’s behavior as the results of the interaction between the structures of personality: id, ego, and _______.
Under the theory of symbolic interactionism, Mead argued that the self is created and developed through _______ interaction.
Under the theory of symbolic interactionism, Mead argued that the self is created and developed through _______ interaction.
Social interaction and group affiliation are vital factors in creating our ______, especially in the aspect of providing us with a social identity.
Social interaction and group affiliation are vital factors in creating our ______, especially in the aspect of providing us with a social identity.
Carver and Scheier identified two types of self that we can be aware of: The Private Self – your internal standards and private thoughts and feelings. Public Self – your public image commonly geared toward having a good representation of yourself to ______.
Carver and Scheier identified two types of self that we can be aware of: The Private Self – your internal standards and private thoughts and feelings. Public Self – your public image commonly geared toward having a good representation of yourself to ______.
Self-awareness presents us with at least three other self-schema: Actual Self - who you are at the moment. Ideal Self - who you like to be. Ought Self - who we think we should ______.
Self-awareness presents us with at least three other self-schema: Actual Self - who you are at the moment. Ideal Self - who you like to be. Ought Self - who we think we should ______.
Self-awareness may be positive or negative, depending on the circumstances and our next course of action. It can keep you doing something ______.
Self-awareness may be positive or negative, depending on the circumstances and our next course of action. It can keep you doing something ______.
In other instances, self-awareness can be so high that we are concerned about being observed and criticized by others, also known as ______.
In other instances, self-awareness can be so high that we are concerned about being observed and criticized by others, also known as ______.
At other times, we may experience deindividuation, or the loss of individual self-awareness and individual accountability in ______.
At other times, we may experience deindividuation, or the loss of individual self-awareness and individual accountability in ______.
Study Notes
Concept of Self
- The self has two aspects: the "I" and the "me".
- The self in psychology refers to the sense of personal identity and who we are as individuals.
Research and Definition
- Every field of study has its own research, definition, and conceptualization of self and identity.
- Modern research acknowledges the contributions of each field, and it's not a competition between different disciplines.
Components of Self
- The thinking, acting, and feeling self is referred to as the "I".
- The physical characteristics and psychological capabilities that make up who you are are referred to as the "me".
- Identity is composed of personal characteristics, social roles, and relationships.
Self-Concept
- Self-concept is what comes to mind when asked about who you are, also known as self-identity.
- Sigmund Freud saw the self as the result of the interaction between the id, ego, and superego.
Theories of Self
- Symbolic interactionism (Mead) suggests that the self is created and developed through social interaction.
- Social interaction and group affiliation are vital factors in creating our self-concept, especially in providing social identity.
Types of Self
- The Private Self refers to internal standards and private thoughts and feelings.
- The Public Self refers to the public image, commonly geared towards having a good representation of oneself to others.
Self-Awareness
- Self-awareness presents three self-schema: Actual Self, Ideal Self, and Ought Self.
- Self-awareness can be positive or negative, depending on the circumstances and next course of action.
- High self-awareness can lead to concerns about being observed and criticized by others, also known as self-consciousness.
- Deindividuation refers to the loss of individual self-awareness and individual accountability in group settings.
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Description
This quiz covers lesson 3 from Chapter 1, focusing on the self as a cognitive construct in psychology. Questions include analyzing factors influencing self-formation, creating personal definitions of the self, and evaluating different psychological perspectives on the self.
