The Digital Self and Social Interactions

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What is the primary focus of Bandura's Self-Efficacy Theory?

A person's beliefs in their ability to execute a plan (correct)

The influence of peer pressure on learning outcomes

The importance of memorization techniques

The role of environmental factors in education

Which of the following best describes self-regulated learning?

Relying on teachers for all educational direction

Reinforcing knowledge through repetitive tasks without reflection

Controlling emotions, behavior, and cognitive strategies during learning (correct)

Implementing passive learning methods

What is a key element of self-efficacy according to Bandura?

The impact of vicarious experiences on confidence levels (correct)

Seeking approval from others to validate success

Having a clear understanding of past failures

Influence of rigid adherence to established norms

What role does enactive mastery experience play in self-efficacy?

It builds confidence through successful past experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which method can be used to assess students' understanding of a topic effectively?

Classroom opinion polls using clickers or online questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of self-promotion in impression management?

To show competence to others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is one of the two main motives for managing impressions of others?

Expressive Signup and view all the answers

How is social identity primarily understood?

Based on group membership Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion is associated with the experience of shame?

Embarrassment Signup and view all the answers

What does ingratiation aim to achieve in social interactions?

To win approval from others Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is mentioned as influencing individual identity development?

Life experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of an expressive motive?

Controlling one's behavior Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes social identity from individual identity?

Group membership versus personal traits Signup and view all the answers

What are the three traditional domains of the social world in a western-influenced society?

Family, School, Neighborhood Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'digital self'?

A person's representation of themselves on social media. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Internet particularly impact teenagers' identity formation?

It amplifies feelings of invisibility. Signup and view all the answers

What does the characteristic 'retractable' imply about the digital self?

It can be deleted or hidden. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the challenge of existing in multiple online identities?

Digiphrenia Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for the digital self to be 'oriented inward'?

It emphasizes self-reflection and personal beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

How do teenagers typically use social media in relation to their identity?

To seek affirmation from friends and strangers. Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of increased versions of the self created by technology?

It complicates the formation of a singular identity. Signup and view all the answers

What do glial cells primarily do in the brain?

Hold neurons together and filter harmful substances Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain monitors essential body functions such as heartbeat?

Brain stem Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the information processing model in the early 1980s?

Robert Stahl Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'metacognition' refer to?

The awareness and regulation of one's own thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sensory register?

To store sensory information for a very brief time Signup and view all the answers

Which types of sensory information does the brain process?

All five senses including visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile Signup and view all the answers

What does 'metacognitive knowledge' include?

Declarative knowledge regarding oneself and strategies Signup and view all the answers

How does sensory stimuli enter the brain?

As a stream of electrical impulses Signup and view all the answers

What are the frontal lobes primarily responsible for?

Planning and higher-order thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is known for regulating emotions, particularly fear?

Amygdala Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hippocampus?

Long-term memory storage Signup and view all the answers

How does the cerebellum contribute to physical actions?

Monitors impulses from muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain contains the speech center?

Temporal lobes Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest area of the brain that controls thinking, memory, and speech?

Cerebrum Signup and view all the answers

Which lobes of the brain are primarily used for interpreting visual information?

Occipital lobes Signup and view all the answers

What major sensory processing function is associated with the parietal lobes?

Sensory information processing Signup and view all the answers

What are neurons primarily responsible for in the brain?

Functioning of the brain and nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT primarily associated with the cerebellum?

Emotion regulation Signup and view all the answers

What role does the amygdala play in emotions?

It is primarily involved in processing emotions like fear and pleasure. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes feelings?

Low-key but sustainable experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the James-Lange Theory of Emotion?

Bodily sensations precede emotional experiences. Signup and view all the answers

How does the hippocampus contribute to emotion?

It facilitates the formation of explicit memories. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of emotions as described?

Prepare individuals for immediate action. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the thalamus in emotion processing?

It relays sensory information including emotional stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not associated with the functions of feelings?

Contributing to immediate survival. Signup and view all the answers

What dimension is used to describe how a feeling energizes the body?

Tension-relaxation dimension. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Digital Self

The digital self (online identity) is a person's representation of themselves online.
People create controlled projections of themselves on online platforms that influence how others view them.
The digital self often presents a narrative and is often more self-focused.
It can be altered or changed easily.
An individual's belief of themselves is influenced by how others perceive them.
This leads to creating a social identity to fit in a group.
Digital self is about sharing information and projecting a desirable image to others.

The internet allows teens to seek validation from friends and strangers.
Social media can amplify feelings of invisibility, affecting self-perception.
The current generation struggles to differentiate online and real-life identities.
Technology makes it difficult to form a singular self-identity.
Overuse of digital applications for communication, productivity, and entertainment is called app-dependent behavior.

Selective Self-Presentation and Impression Management

Self-presentation is the conscious or unconscious effort to manage how others see you.
It's done for reasons like social interaction and reward obtaining.
Impression management is about controlling perceptions through body language, communication, and choices about clothing and grooming.
There are instrumental (gaining rewards) and expressive (self-control) motivations.
Self-promotion involves highlighting one's skills, and ingratiation involves seeking approval.

Boundaries of the Online Self

The private self contains unobservable mental experiences.
The public self is behaviours visible to others, mainly online.
Social profiles digitally represent individuals, capturing details like interests and activities.
Individual identity develops over time and includes personal traits.
Social identity is defined by group memberships.

Emotions and Feelings

Emotions are "strong mental or instinctive feelings" involving bodily processes and mental states.
Feelings are more enduring experiences that arise from cognitive evaluations of emotion.
Characteristics of feelings include pleasantness-unpleasantness, excitement-numbness, and tension-relaxation.
Emotions are intense and temporary, while feelings are low-key and enduring.
Key emotions include Fear, Anger, Sadness, Enjoyment, Love, Disgust, Surprise, and Shame, each with various intensities.

Neuroscience of Emotions

The limbic system is the emotion center of the brain.
The amygdala plays a role in fear and pleasure processing.
The hippocampus is involved in memory formation.
The thalamus relays sensory information to other brain regions.
The hypothalamus regulates emotional responses.
The brain processes emotions through physiological changes, cognitive interpretation, and behavioral reactions.

Managing and Caring for the Self

The brain has exterior parts such as the frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes.
These exterior components involve reasoning, sound/visual recognition, spatial awareness, and visual information processing.
The brain also contains interior parts like the brain stem and the limbic system—critical for regulating functions like heartbeat, respiration, and digestion.
Major interior brain parts monitor and regulate functions such as vital functions, body movements, and thinking.

Metacognition and Study Strategies

Metacognition is awareness, understanding, and regulation of your own thinking.
It connects with declarative knowledge (knowledge of oneself, tasks, and strategies)
procedural knowledge (how to use strategies), and conditional knowledge (when to use strategies).
Pre-assessment, self-assessment, think aloud, concept mapping, and using one-sentence summaries and application cards are metacognitive strategies to help learners.

Self-Regulated Learning

Self-regulated learning is the ability to control emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and context during learning.
It involves goal setting, monitoring, instruction, and reinforcement.
Cognitive, motivational, and metacognitive processes are key for self-regulated learning
The cycle of self-regulated learning includes forethought (planning), performance (implementation), and self-reflection (evaluation).

Stress and Coping

Stress is a physiological and psychological response to perceived demands exceeding coping abilities.
The body responds with physiological changes via the nervous system.
Coping mechanisms manage stress, encompassing problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping to address stress sources and emotional responses.

Self-Care and Compassion

Self-care involves activities maintaining well-being.
Self-compassion involves self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, particularly in times of failure.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests a progression of needs from physiological to self-actualization.

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This quiz explores the concept of the digital self and its impact on identity formation, particularly among teens. It delves into how social media influences self-perception and the challenges of blending online and real-life identities. Test your understanding of these modern social dynamics and their implications for personal identity.