Questions and Answers
What is self-identity?
An individual's self-concept defined by societal roles and associated behaviors.
Which factors are part of the nature vs. nurture debate?
Identity focuses on the cognitive dimension of the self.
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How does social factor impact self-identity?
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What are the four different dimensionalities of the self?
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The environmental factors include the ____ structure and events that impact personal growth.
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What role do hereditary factors play in self-identity?
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What does 'self' refer to?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Understanding the Self
- Self-identity is an individual’s self-concept based on societal roles and associated behaviors.
- Self refers to personal traits (e.g., smart, funny, athletic), while identity encompasses gender, religion, and similar attributes.
Nature vs. Nurture
- Nature: Influences from genetic inheritance and biological factors; innate behaviors.
- Nurture: Influences from external factors, life experiences, and learning; behavior shaped by environmental exposure.
- Both perspectives suggest behavior results from a mix of nature and nurture.
Identity vs. Self
- Identity: Represents how one perceives themselves socially; influenced by external perceptions.
- Self: Pertains to internal understanding of who one is; cognitive dimension focusing on total characteristics, both known and unknown.
- Identity distinguishes between individuals, while self encompasses overall characteristics.
Dimensionalities of the Self/Identity
- Identity is highlighted by a dominant trait that sets an individual apart from others.
- Descriptions based on physical attributes can be unreliable unless they are unique.
- Four dimensionalities of the self:
- Social Factor
- Environmental Factor
- Heredity Factor
Social Factors
- Include people around us (family, friends, teachers) that influence development.
- Family shapes primary attitudes and behaviors; social groups affect both biological and learned characteristics.
Environmental Factors
- Comprise structures, events, and influences in a person’s surroundings affecting growth across life aspects.
- Environmental factors can include both physical attributes and communal elements in daily life.
- Example: A person from a competitive city adapts skills for survival, making competitiveness part of their identity.
Hereditary Factors
- Refer to biological changes that influence physical characteristics.
- Heredity acts as a non-negotiable factor in personal development, as opposed to social and environmental influences which may be adopted or altered.
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Description
Test your knowledge with this quiz on Module 1 of Understanding the Self. It covers the introduction to self-identity and the various social and environmental factors that influence how we perceive ourselves. Engage with different levels of difficulty as you challenge your understanding of personal identity.
