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What is the self-concept?
What is the self-concept?
The self-concept is a knowledge representation that contains knowledge about us, including our beliefs about our personality traits, physical characteristics, abilities, values, goals, and roles, as well as the knowledge that we exist as individuals.
What becomes more abstract and complex throughout childhood and adolescence?
What becomes more abstract and complex throughout childhood and adolescence?
The self-concept becomes more abstract and complex throughout childhood and adolescence, and is organized into a variety of different cognitive aspects, known as self-schemas.
What do children have self-schemas about?
What do children have self-schemas about?
Children have self-schemas about their progress in school, their appearance, their skills at sports and other activities, and many other aspects.
What is at the foundation of all human behavior, according to the text?
What is at the foundation of all human behavior, according to the text?
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Who has studied the understanding of the self for many years?
Who has studied the understanding of the self for many years?
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Study Notes
Understanding the Self
- The self-concept is the overall idea of who we are, encompassing our values, beliefs, and attitudes.
- Throughout childhood and adolescence, our sense of self becomes more abstract and complex.
- Children have self-schemas about their abilities, such as athleticism or academic performance.
- At the foundation of all human behavior lies the self, which drives our motivations and actions.
- The understanding of the self has been studied for many years by psychologist Carl Rogers.
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Test your knowledge of social psychology and gender identity with this quiz. Reflect on the components of one's identity and explore the concept of social identity. This quiz will help you evaluate your understanding of these topics and prepare you for further study in social psychology.
