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?

Social self Signup and view all the answers

The ideal self is best described as:

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

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

Material self, social self, and spiritual self. Signup and view all the answers

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

Phenotype Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve a sense of competence Signup and view all the answers

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

Self-understanding Signup and view all the answers

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

The cognitive representation of the self Signup and view all the answers

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

Self-understanding Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Physical Self' refer to?

The tangible dimensions of the body Signup and view all the answers

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

Assuming ownership and control over things Signup and view all the answers

According to the theory, what does individualism emphasize?

Forming independent judgments and acting on personal thoughts Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How do individuals act as agents according to the theory?

By assuming ownership and control over things Signup and view all the answers

What can each adult individual consider according to the theory?

What is in their own best interests Signup and view all the answers

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

Forming independent judgments based on personal thoughts Signup and view all the answers