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Which one of these is an example of an abstract identification?
Which one of these is an example of an abstract identification?
Match the types of self-categories to their definitions.
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...
Schemas that aren't important to us are known as...
Markus, Hamill & Sentis (1987) conducted a study on the height self-schemas of women.
Markus, Hamill & Sentis (1987) conducted a study on the height self-schemas of women.
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The self-concept is a ...
The self-concept is a ...
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The working self-concept is activated in different scenarios, which prompts us to...
The working self-concept is activated in different scenarios, which prompts us to...
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Which of these is an example of an ascribed characteristic?
Which of these is an example of an ascribed characteristic?
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Schemas are considered schematic when they are...
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.
Markus, Hamill & Sentis (1987) found that women who considered themselves fat were more likely to pay attention to 'fat' words.
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In their study, how did Markus & Wurf (1987) prime people to feel?
In their study, how did Markus & Wurf (1987) prime people to feel?
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