32 Questions
In pre-modern society, how much choice did individuals have in deciding where to live and what work to do?
Very little choice, as these decisions were largely determined by tradition and rules
How has modernization affected individuals' freedom and choices in modern society?
It has increased people's choices and freedom about what to do with their lives
According to the sociological approach to self and identity, what is the relationship between the self and society?
There is a reciprocal relationship between the self and society
How does society influence the self according to the sociological approach?
Through shared language and meanings
What is the role of society in relation to individuals, according to the text?
Society exists to serve individuals
According to the text, how does modernization impact individuals' guidance in making life choices?
Individuals today have little guidance on which options are the right ones or how they should proceed
According to the situational approach, how is society viewed?
As always being created through the interpretations and definitions of actors in situations
What is the key to understanding the link between self and society according to the structural approach?
Patterns of behavior within and between individuals
What constitutes social structure, based on the text?
The patterns of behavior across individuals that fit with the patterns of others to create larger patterns of behavior
From which perspective do we assume that society is stable and durable?
Structural approach
What is the mind according to Mead (1934)?
The thinking part of the self
How does self emerge according to the text?
Out of the mind, which arises and develops out of social interaction
What is self-concept generally thought of as?
The sum total of thoughts, feelings, and imaginations as to who we are
Who defined the self-concept as the sum total of our thoughts, feelings, and imaginations as to who we are?
(Rosenberg, 1979)
"Self emerges out of the mind, the mind as arising and developing out of social interaction" was proposed by:
(Mead, 1934)
"Patterns of behavior within and between individuals have different levels of analysis" is a key concept in:
(Stryker, 1980)
What does anthropology view the self as?
A culturally shaped construct or ideas
What is one of the most common distinctions between cultures and people according to the text?
Eastern vs. Western dichotomy
Who is known for his method of inquiry in testing an idea, shaping western thought?
Socrates
What is one of the key distinctions in the views of the self between Eastern and Western civilizations?
Culturally shaped construct or ideas
In which field is the self seen as a product of social interaction, developed over time through social activities and experiences?
Sociology
What does psychology see the self as?
Having characteristics or properties that can be used to describe it
According to Socrates, why is self-knowledge important?
To improve one's life
What did Plato believe is the most divine aspect of the human being?
The rational soul
According to Thomas Aquinas, what makes a human person a human person?
The soul
What did John Locke identify the self with?
Consciousness and memory
According to David Hume, how did he describe the self?
As a collection of perceptions and memories
What is Immanuel Kant's view of the self?
The self is related to transcendental ideas
What did Socrates believe was the ultimate reality?
The soul
What does Thomas Aquinas believe animates the body?
The soul
According to John Locke, what constitutes the self?
Consciousness and memory
How did Hume define 'impressions' in relation to the self?
Perceptions that are directly experienced and strong
Explore the impact of modernization on individuals' self-identities and societal constructions. Discover how pre-modern and modern societies influence individuals' choices and behaviors, and their impact on self-development.
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