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Social Psychology: Self-Theories

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Which sociologist is known for the Looking-Glass Self Theory?

Sigmund Freud

Erving Goffman

Charles Horton Cooley (correct)

George Herbert Mead

The Generalized Others refers to people who have a direct influence on our identity.

False

What does the Social Self Theory emphasize regarding personal identity?

It emphasizes that personal identity is influenced by social interaction and cultural norms.

In Cooley's Looking-Glass Self Theory, the three stages are appearance, interpretation, and ______.

self-feeling Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts to their descriptions:

Looking-Glass Self = Self-image shaped by others' perceptions Significant Others = People with direct influence on personal identity Role-taking = Learning to see oneself from others' perspectives Self-feeling = Developing one's self-image based on interpretations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the process of role-taking?

Seeing oneself from the perspectives of others Signup and view all the answers

Looking-Glass Self Theory involves only one stage.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one influence on the Social Self according to George Herbert Mead.

Social interaction or cultural norms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cooley's Looking-Glass Self Theory

Describes self-image development based on perceptions of how others view us.
Comprises three stages:
- Appearance: Individuals consider how they appear to others.
- Interpretation: Individuals reflect on how they believe others judge them.
- Self-feeling: Results in emotional responses that shape self-perception.

Emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural norms in forming personal identity.
Introduces the concept of Role-taking where individuals learn to see themselves through others’ perspectives.
Discusses two key influences:
- Significant Others: Close individuals (e.g., parents, siblings, friends) shaping one’s self-identity.
- Generalized Others: Represents society's broader norms and expectations that individuals internalize to form identity.

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Explore the concepts of Cooley's Looking-Glass Self Theory and Mead's Social Self Theory in this quiz. Understand how self-image and identity are shaped through perceptions and social interactions. Dive into the stages of self-perception and the influences of significant and generalized others.