Lifespan development: Chapter 12 Flashcards
Self esteem is what kind of theory?
Humanist Theory
Self esteem indicates…
Perception about their intelligence and attractiveness
Narcissism
Self-centered (egocentrism) and self-concerned approach toward others.
Self-Esteem
The extent to which an individual likes, values, and accepts the self (global)
Benefits of High Self-Esteem
Status, belonging, and security.
Where does teenage conflict come from?
Humanists say a person feels incongruence because parents ask them to achieve standards that they can’t meet or disagrees with parents point of view
How can incongruence be resolved according to Erik Erickson?
Finding your own identity
Erickson Soc-Emo Crisis: Identity vs. identity confusion says adolescents learn by…
Trying out different roles in different social groups and exploring different aspects of their personality.
Identity is a…
Self-portrait composed of many pieces.
Vocational/Career
Political and religious identity
Relationship, achievement, and intellectual identity
Sexual identity
Cultural/ethnic identity
Interest
Personality
Physical identity
Who made the commitment theory? Also known as personal investment in identity and a extension of Erikson’s crisis theory
James Marcia’s
What are the four statuses of identity?
Diffusion, Foreclosure, Moratorium, and Achievement.
Identity diffusion
Not interested in occupational choices yet. No crisis or commitment yet.
Identity foreclosure
Committed to occupation path but doesn’t know much about it. Have not dealt with identity vs identity confusion conflict yet.
Identity moratorium
Trying to solve Identity vs identity confusion by exploring options. Not committed to a path.
Identity achievement
Solved crisis and are committed to a occupation path.
