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What must children learn in relation to their self to avoid feelings of inadequacy?
What must children learn in relation to their self to avoid feelings of inadequacy?
- To ignore societal expectations
- To accept the lives they have lived (correct)
- To compete with their peers
- To replicate the lives of their parents
What does self-regulation primarily involve?
What does self-regulation primarily involve?
- Rejecting external influences
- Controlling behaviors towards goals (correct)
- Imitating others' behaviors
- Making spontaneous decisions
What is self-efficacy most closely related to?
What is self-efficacy most closely related to?
- Beliefs about capabilities to achieve a goal (correct)
- Avoidance of challenges
- Reliance on external validation
- Understanding social norms
According to sociological views, how should the self be perceived?
According to sociological views, how should the self be perceived?
What can happen if children do not receive praise for productive work?
What can happen if children do not receive praise for productive work?
What is described as the capacity to control behavior toward achievable goals?
What is described as the capacity to control behavior toward achievable goals?
What impact does mastering self-regulation have on an individual's views of themselves?
What impact does mastering self-regulation have on an individual's views of themselves?
What might be a consequence of feeling despair over life's unrecoverable moments?
What might be a consequence of feeling despair over life's unrecoverable moments?
What defines the self according to the summary?
What defines the self according to the summary?
Which perspective should be included in a concept map of the self?
Which perspective should be included in a concept map of the self?
What aspect does the conscious part of the self focus on?
What aspect does the conscious part of the self focus on?
What is necessary to be considered a fully functioning human?
What is necessary to be considered a fully functioning human?
Which of the following is not a perspective through which the self can be understood?
Which of the following is not a perspective through which the self can be understood?
In Freud's psychoanalytic view, which part of the self is easily accessible to awareness?
In Freud's psychoanalytic view, which part of the self is easily accessible to awareness?
What does the concept map activity primarily focus on?
What does the concept map activity primarily focus on?
What does the I-Self represent according to William James?
What does the I-Self represent according to William James?
What is the primary focus of inquiry regarding the self mentioned in the content?
What is the primary focus of inquiry regarding the self mentioned in the content?
What defines the unconscious part of the self in Freudian theory?
What defines the unconscious part of the self in Freudian theory?
Which of the following is a question asked in the inquiry into the self?
Which of the following is a question asked in the inquiry into the self?
What does the Me-Self represent in William James's framework?
What does the Me-Self represent in William James's framework?
What type of questions characterizes the inquiry into the self?
What type of questions characterizes the inquiry into the self?
What does the sociological perspective suggest about the self?
What does the sociological perspective suggest about the self?
According to Mead, what are the two components of the self?
According to Mead, what are the two components of the self?
How does the anthropological perspective view the self?
How does the anthropological perspective view the self?
What does being self-conscious mean in a sociological context?
What does being self-conscious mean in a sociological context?
What is critical to balance in Mead's concept of self?
What is critical to balance in Mead's concept of self?
What role does participation in various social positions play in self-development?
What role does participation in various social positions play in self-development?
Which of the following best describes the term 'self' in the context of social interaction?
Which of the following best describes the term 'self' in the context of social interaction?
Why is the concept of 'I' important in George Herbert Mead's theory?
Why is the concept of 'I' important in George Herbert Mead's theory?
What does mind-body duality refer to?
What does mind-body duality refer to?
According to Descartes, how can one discover their true self?
According to Descartes, how can one discover their true self?
What is Plato's contribution to the philosophical view of self?
What is Plato's contribution to the philosophical view of self?
What does John Locke believe is the foundation of the self?
What does John Locke believe is the foundation of the self?
What did Hume propose regarding the self?
What did Hume propose regarding the self?
Immanuel Kant's view on self emphasizes what aspect?
Immanuel Kant's view on self emphasizes what aspect?
Gilbert Ryle rejected which view of self?
Gilbert Ryle rejected which view of self?
According to Merleau-Ponty and Husserl, the self is best understood how?
According to Merleau-Ponty and Husserl, the self is best understood how?
What does Paul Churchland propose about the self?
What does Paul Churchland propose about the self?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of questioning to know one's self?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of questioning to know one's self?
What aspect of human identity does Augustine of Hippo highlight?
What aspect of human identity does Augustine of Hippo highlight?
How does the rise of psychology relate to the self?
How does the rise of psychology relate to the self?
What is a key aspect of the empirical self according to Kant?
What is a key aspect of the empirical self according to Kant?
Which term describes Locke's view of humans at birth?
Which term describes Locke's view of humans at birth?
According to Hume, how is the self characterized?
According to Hume, how is the self characterized?
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Study Notes
Understanding the Self: Various Perspectives
- "Who are you?" is a fundamental question that prompts self-reflection and understanding.
- The self can be examined through diverse lenses including philosophical, psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives.
Mind-Body Duality
- Comprises two components:
- Physical material (body)
- Spiritual essence (soul)
- Represents a dichotomy between the empirical world (senses) and the metaphysical world (thoughts).
Philosophical Perspectives
- Socrates: Advocated for the importance of knowing the soul through introspection and self-examination (Socratic method).
- Plato: Expanded on Socrates’ view by categorizing the soul into three parts: reason, desire, and spirit.
- Augustine of Hippo: Linked self-knowledge to understanding God, describing the self as a union of body and soul akin to the Trinity.
- René Descartes: Established mind-body dualism, positing that the true self is found within the soul achieved through scientific inquiry.
- John Locke: Suggested that consciousness is central to self-identity, viewing the self as a product of experiences (tabula rasa).
- David Hume: Argued that self is not a permanent entity but a collection of perceptions, viewing it as a ‘designation’ of experiences.
- Immanuel Kant: Distinguished between transcendental (knowledge organizing) and empirical (conscious awareness) selves.
- Gilbert Ryle: Rejected metaphysical views, emphasizing observable behavior as the essence of self.
- Edmund Husserl & Maurice Merleau-Ponty: Proposed that self-experience is subjective and best understood through personal phenomena.
- Paul Churchland: Advocated for a neuroscience perspective, defining the self as neurological phenomena observable in the brain.
Psychological Perspectives
- Investigated by psychologists focusing on cognitive constructs and asking questions regarding the self:
- What contributes to an effective or happy self?
- How does self-awareness (consciousness) develop?
Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic View
- Introduced the idea of a layered self, consisting of conscious and unconscious parts.
- Conscious self includes accessible mental processes, while the unconscious contains parts not readily accessible to awareness.
William James: Functionalist Perspective
- Differentiated between I-Self (subjective knower) and Me-Self (object of awareness).
- Highlighted the role of social validation in developing a healthy sense of self throughout childhood.
Albert Bandura: Self-Regulation
- Emphasized the ability to control behavior towards achieving positive goals.
- Introduced the concept of self-efficacy: the belief in one’s capability to succeed.
Sociological and Anthropological Views
- The self is shaped through societal interactions, necessitating participation in various social roles for self-awareness.
- Cultural differences (Western vs. Eastern orientations) influence self-concept, illustrating the individual's view as embedded in group identity.
George Herbert Mead: Sociological Construction of Self
- Proposed that self-awareness is developed through socialization processes.
- Introduced I-Me distinction, with the 'Me' representing societal perception and 'I' indicating personal assessment.
Summary of the Self
- The self is a complex, multifaceted entity influenced by personal, social, and environmental factors necessary for functioning within society.
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