Psychology and Society - The Self: Self Concept

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Which one of these is an example of an abstract identification?

  • 20 Years Old
  • A Human Being (correct)
  • Daughter
  • A Combination of the Soul, Brain and Body

Match the types of self-categories to their definitions.

Ascribed Characteristics = These are properties of an individual attained at birth, by inheritance, or through the aging process (e.g. names). Personal Characteristics = These are aspects of personality, experience, talents, capabilities and social status that can be used to describe a person (e.g. emotional). Roles and Memberships = These are aspects of an individual that relate to their relationship or role to a person or establishment (e.g. father). Systematic Senses of Self = These are senses of competence, determination and unity.

Schemas that aren't important to us are known as...

Markus, Hamill & Sentis (1987) conducted a study on the height self-schemas of women.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The self-concept is a ...

<p>collection of schemas</p> Signup and view all the answers

The working self-concept is activated in different scenarios, which prompts us to...

<p>lean towards certain characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of an ascribed characteristic?

<p>Josie (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Schemas are considered schematic when they are...

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Markus, Hamill & Sentis (1987) found that women who considered themselves fat were more likely to pay attention to 'fat' words.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In their study, how did Markus & Wurf (1987) prime people to feel?

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