Final Exam (again) Flashcards
What is the “I” ?
The self as knower, the sense of the self as a subject who encounters (knows, works on) itself (the Me).
What is the “Me”?
The self as known, the sense of the self as the object or target of the I’s knowledge and work.
What is the self as actor?
An embodied actor, who plays different roles, and has different traits
What is the self agent?
The sense of the self as an intentional force that strives to achieve goals, plans, values, projects, and the like.
What is the self author?
The self is seen as a storyteller, reconstructing the past and envisioning the future to create an integrative narrative that provides life with continuity and purpose.
What are Gender Roles?
Social constructions what traits ppl have & how ppl
should/will behave, in reference to their gender
What is Gender Identity?
Sense of self in terms of masculinity femininity
What is OCEAN/ Big Five?
A comprehensive taxonomy of personality trait domains, derived from adulthood trait ratings, includes various categories.
What is “O” in Ocean?
What is the opposite?
openness to experience
vs.
conventionality
What is “C” in Ocean?
What is the opposite?
conscientiousness
vs.
nonconscientiousness
What is “E” in Ocean?
What is the opposite?
extraversion
vs.
introversion
What is “A” in Ocean?
What is the opposite?
agreeable
vs.
disagreeableness
What is “N” in Ocean?
What is the opposite?
neuroticism
vs.
emotional stability
What is Freud view of ego?
the ego as observing outside reality, engaging in rational though, and coping with the competing demands of inner desires and moral standards.
What is Erikson’s view of Identity?
Identity formation is a developmental task in late adolescence and young adulthood, involving exploring roles, values, goals, relationships, and committing to a realistic agenda. It involves reevaluating old traits and creating an integrative life story.
