Psychology: The Principles of Psychology by William James
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What aspect of one's identity is known to oneself and includes the attributes that an individual possesses?

  • Material self
  • Real self (correct)
  • Social self
  • Experiential self

    • According to James, which aspect of the self must be the agent of experience?

  • Me-Self
  • I-Self (correct)
  • Real Self
  • Ideal Self

    • Which domain of self is defined as the felt experience of being?

  • Experiential self (correct)
  • Social self
  • Material self
  • Spiritual self

    • What refers to an individual's recognition by others, according to James?

    <p>Social self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ideal self is best described as:

    <p>An individual's aspirations or wishes for themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In James's distinction, what does the known (Me-Self) encompass?

    <p>Material self, social self, and spiritual self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the physical expression of a particular trait?

    <p>Phenotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Erik Erikson, why is the body important from early development?

    <p>To achieve a sense of competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring?

    <p>Self-understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'self-understanding' refer to according to Santrock (2014)?

    <p>The cognitive representation of the self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of an individual changes throughout life span as they grow older?

    <p>Self-understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Physical Self' refer to?

    <p>The tangible dimensions of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of modern selfhood according to the theory mentioned?

    <p>Assuming ownership and control over things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory, what does individualism emphasize?

    <p>Forming independent judgments and acting on personal thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theory imply about the fundamental unit of the human species?

    <p>Individuals who can think, live, and act toward goals independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals act as agents according to the theory?

    <p>By assuming ownership and control over things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can each adult individual consider according to the theory?

    <p>What is in their own best interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of individualism, what does it mean to act on one's own thoughts?

    <p>Forming independent judgments based on personal thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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