Learning activity 2 Flashcards
Self Concept
Who you think you are; the relatively stable set of perceptions, including, physical, emotional, talents, likes/dislikes, and values.
Self-esteem
how you evaluate the concepts that make up your self-concept. Simply your self worth. the value you place on certain qualities you have.
Biological root and self-concept
biology accounts for some personality traits like extroversion or shyness.
Socialization and self-concept: Reflective appraisal
we develop a self-concept that reflects the way we believe others see us.
Socialization and self-concept: Social comparison
evaluating or comparing ourselves in terms of how others see us. judgement on onesleve.
Characteristic of self-concept
Self-concept is subjective; our own personal view of ourselves. therefore it can be distorted. self-concept resists change. we tend to cling to an existing self-concept.
Characteristic of self-concept
Self-concept is subjective; our own personal view of ourselves. therefore it can be distorted. self-concept resists change. we tend to cling to an existing self-concept.
changing our self concept
- have realistic expectations
- have a realistic perception of yourself
- have the will to change
- have the skill to change (seek help)
influences on identity
- Diversity
- Culture
- Gender
- Self-fulfilling prophecy: can influence or predict future behaviours. 4 stages:
- Self-imposed: occur when our own expectations influence our behaviour:
- Other imposed: where your actions are governed by what others think of you.
presenting the self: Percived Self
the person you believe yourself to be in moments of honest self-examination.
presenting the self: presenting self
a public image; the way we want others to view us.
Presenting the self extra info
construct multiple identities
- the process is collaborative
- can be debilitating or unconscious
- varies by situation
- people differ in their degree of identity management
