Identity Flashcards
Psychosexual Perspective
complexes or conflicts acquired in various developmental stages can impact a person’s identity
Theory of Moral development
morality in the light of social conventions can shape political identity and senses of self
Looking Glass Self
how we build conceptions of ourselves based on what other people reflect back at us
Role Playing
essential to inhabiting and understanding other’s perspectives
Reference Groups
groups we compare ourselves to
Socialization
how people and institutions from society shape our acquisition of social norms and expectations
Self-Concept
how we perceive ourselves
Self-Schemas
organized, specific concepts about the self
Self-Verification
desire for others to perceive us how we perceive ourselves
Self-Identity
like self concept with greater emphasis on social identity
Locus of Control
where we place responsibility for events/outcomes
Internal LOC
seeing oneself as responsible for the event
External LOC
explaining events in terms of external factors
Self-Efficacy
perception of self as capable of acting effectively in a given setting
Self-Esteem
overall sense of worth
