Lesson 2: The Self, Society, and Culture Flashcards

1
Q

In, a sociological perspective, ________ is basically
considered as a product of social interaction through
the utilization of language.

A

the self

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2
Q

Symbols of ________ allow communication and
interaction between which determines your place in
the group and even in the community

A

language

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3
Q

This is a requisite in gaining positive
responses from identity groups as well as
higher degree of self-esteem,
belongingness and affirmation as part of
the _________.

A

in-group

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4
Q

The ___________ in the field of sociology is
defined in various ways as the presence of
the larger society, and the significant others
play a major role in the understanding of the
genuine nature of the self which is found in
the realm of a collective whole

A

self- concept

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5
Q

_______ and _______ defined the self as a
connection between social realities and the
role of the individual

A

Cooley and Mead

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6
Q

___________________ added that the self is composed of
various identities, attitudes, beliefs, values, motives, and
experiences concerning their communities and the institution to
which they belong

A

Gecas and Burke (1995)

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7
Q

___________ - Our various selves created by our perceived ideal
self and that which is dependent on the scrutiny of the
significant others.

A

Limited Self

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8
Q

Self- concept can also be a product of _____________.

A

cultural practices

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9
Q

The self is ___________ to culture and society as they provide
situations and the environment to which an individual is
formed into a significant entity.

A

secondary

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10
Q

The __________ is a
general term used to refer
to how someone thinks
about, evaluates or
perceives themselves.

A

self-concept

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11
Q

To be aware of oneself is
to have a concept of
oneself.

A

Psychological Perspective

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12
Q

“The individual’s belief
about himself or herself,
including the person’s
attributes and who and
what the self is”

A

Baumeister

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13
Q

The most basic part of the self-scheme or selfconcept; the sense of being separate and distinct
from others and the awareness of the constancy of the
self’ (Bee, 1992).

A

The Existential Self

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14
Q

The _________ - is that which one considers
himself as an object with properties and may include
one’s age, gender, size, or skill

A

Categorical Self

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15
Q

3 different components of self according to
Carl Rogers

A

self image, self esteem, ideal self

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16
Q

Carl Rogers stated that to
achieve ____________,
there must be a state of
_________ within the
individual.

A

self-actualization

congruence

17
Q

This refers to the dependence of one’s social self
or social identity on one’s appearance to others.

A

The Looking Glass Self

18
Q

____________ theory suggests that people value their own
personal and social worth by assessing how they compare to others.

A

Social comparison

19
Q

This takes place when we compare ourselves with those who
we believe are better than us.

A

Upward Social Comparison

20
Q

This takes place when we compare ourselves to others who
are worse off than us. Such downward comparisons are often
centered on making ourselves feel better about our abilities or
traits.

A

Downward Social Comparison