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What are some of the questions that adolescents may ask themselves about their identities?
What are some of the questions that adolescents may ask themselves about their identities?
What kind of person am I? What am I good at? How do other people see me? What kind of life will I have in 20 years?
Adolescents' cognitive abilities are unchanged during adolescence.
Adolescents' cognitive abilities are unchanged during adolescence.
False
What major change happens in adolescents that allows for their self-concept to change?
What major change happens in adolescents that allows for their self-concept to change?
Enhanced cognitive capacity
Adolescents’ descriptions of themselves are usually simpler than children’s descriptions.
Adolescents’ descriptions of themselves are usually simpler than children’s descriptions.
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What two things do teenagers start to consider about themselves that are different than how children view themselves?
What two things do teenagers start to consider about themselves that are different than how children view themselves?
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What are the two main categories for how adolescents view themselves? (Select all that apply)
What are the two main categories for how adolescents view themselves? (Select all that apply)
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Which category of self-understanding includes the ideas of the "Ideal Self" and the "Feared Self"?
Which category of self-understanding includes the ideas of the "Ideal Self" and the "Feared Self"?
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Why is self-understanding more complex in adolescence?
Why is self-understanding more complex in adolescence?
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What is Erikson’s theory about the development of self in adolescents?
What is Erikson’s theory about the development of self in adolescents?
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Erikson’s theory suggests that if a person lacks a solid sense of identity, he or she will reach a stage of contentment.
Erikson’s theory suggests that if a person lacks a solid sense of identity, he or she will reach a stage of contentment.
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What are the four stages that James Marcia proposed for understanding the development of identity? (Select all that apply)
What are the four stages that James Marcia proposed for understanding the development of identity? (Select all that apply)
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What are some key hallmarks of Identity Diffusion?
What are some key hallmarks of Identity Diffusion?
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What are some key hallmarks of Moratorium?
What are some key hallmarks of Moratorium?
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What are some key hallmarks of Foreclosure?
What are some key hallmarks of Foreclosure?
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What are some key hallmarks of Achievement?
What are some key hallmarks of Achievement?
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Which of the following are common traits of those who have not yet resolved the identity vs. Role confusion stage? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are common traits of those who have not yet resolved the identity vs. Role confusion stage? (Select all that apply)
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What are the two main ways that adolescents perceive their identity?
What are the two main ways that adolescents perceive their identity?
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What is self-esteem?
What is self-esteem?
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What is self-concept?
What is self-concept?
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What are the two categories of self-esteem?
What are the two categories of self-esteem?
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Which type of self-esteem is based on enduring feelings about self-worth?
Which type of self-esteem is based on enduring feelings about self-worth?
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Which type of self-esteem is based on temporary feelings of confidence and worth?
Which type of self-esteem is based on temporary feelings of confidence and worth?
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Which of the following are domains of self-image according to Susan Harter?(Select all that apply)
Which of the following are domains of self-image according to Susan Harter?(Select all that apply)
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Models of identity development for marginalized groups are similar to models that focus on dominant groups.
Models of identity development for marginalized groups are similar to models that focus on dominant groups.
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What is the key idea behind the "Integrative Model" of identity development?
What is the key idea behind the "Integrative Model" of identity development?
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What is the key idea behind "Intersectionality"?
What is the key idea behind "Intersectionality"?
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Intersectionality proposes that identities are best understood as separate and distinct parts of a person.
Intersectionality proposes that identities are best understood as separate and distinct parts of a person.
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Study Notes
Socioemotional Development in Adolescence: The Self
- Adolescence marks a significant shift in self-understanding
- Adolescents grapple with questions about their identity: "Who am I?", "What am I good at?", "How do others see me?", "What kind of life will I have in 20 years?"
- Enhanced cognitive abilities in adolescence lead to changes in self-perception, self-esteem, emotional understanding, and identity formation.
- Adolescents' understanding of themselves becomes more complex.
Childhood vs. Adolescence
- Childhood self-perception is largely concrete, focused on observable traits ("I have a dog named Jake").
- Adolescent self-perception is more complex and abstract, encompassing traits and personality characteristics, considering multiple perspectives ("I'm complicated, I'm sensitive").
The Self in Adolescence
- Adolescents can distinguish between different aspects of the self.
- Actual Self: "Who I am."
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Possible Selves: "Who I might become."
- Ideal Self: "Who I would like to be."
- Feared Self: "Who I dread becoming."
More Complex
- The capacity for abstract thought allows adolescents to understand multiple aspects of a situation, leading to a more nuanced self-perception.
- Adolescents recognize contradictions in their personality and the potential differences in how they present themselves to others ("I'm shy around relatives, but outgoing with friends").
Erikson's Theory: Identity vs. Role Confusion
- A major developmental task of adolescence is establishing a sense of identity.
- Identity formation involves defining one's values, vocation, interpersonal relationships, ethnic group membership, and sexual orientation.
- Successful identity formation: leads to a productive and fulfilled adulthood.
- Role confusion: a failure to establish a clear sense of self, potentially resulting in uncertainty about life direction and values.
Marcia's Identity Statuses
- Marcia proposed four identity statuses based on Erikson's theory, describing different approaches to identity development.
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Identity statuses: Four different ways of developing identity.
- Diffusion: Lack of exploration and commitment.
- Moratorium: Exploration without commitment.
- Foreclosure: Commitment without exploration.
- Achievement: Both exploration and commitment.
Self-Esteem vs. Self-Concept
- Self-esteem: A person's overall sense of worth and well-being.
- Self-concept: How a person views and evaluates themselves in specific domains (e.g., appearance, social skills).
Self-esteem: Defining Aspects
- Baseline self-esteem: Stable, enduring sense of worth.
- Barometric self-esteem: Fluctuates based on daily thoughts and experiences.
Adolescent Self-image: Eight Domains
- Susan Harter's model identifies eight domains of adolescent self-image:
- Scholastic competence
- Social acceptance
- Athletic competence
- Physical appearance
- Job competence
- Romantic appeal
- Behavioral conduct
- Close friendship
Identity Development Among Marginalized Groups
- Historically, identity development research focused on majority groups.
- More recent models acknowledge unique challenges faced by marginalized groups in identity formation.
Integrative Model
- Identifies critical aspects of identity development for marginalized groups.
- Integration with majority norms.
- Awareness, encounter, and search.
- Positive prejudice toward own group.
- Identification and immersion.
- Integration and internalization, secure balanced bicultural identity and reappraisal attitude
Intersectionality of Sociocultural Identities
- Identities are interconnected, not separate entities influence one another
- Identity significance is fluid and varies for each individual.
- Each person embodies unique constellations of privilege and disadvantage.
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This quiz explores the complexities of self-understanding during adolescence, focusing on identity formation and the evolving perception of the self. It contrasts childhood self-perception with the more abstract and multifaceted views that emerge in adolescence. Prepare to delve into concepts like the actual self and possible selves as you test your knowledge!
