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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ideal self is best described as:

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

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

<p>Phenotype (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does the term 'Physical Self' refer to?

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

According to the theory, what does individualism emphasize?

<p>Forming independent judgments and acting on personal thoughts (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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