Prefinal - Self-Concept Flashcards
Is one’s mental image of oneself
Self-concept
4 dimensions of self-concept:
Self-knowledge
Self-expectation
Social self
Social evaluation
Self-knowledge
Insight into one’s own abilities, nature, and limitations
What one expects of oneself, may be realistic or unrealistic
Self-expectation
How one is perceived by others and society
Social self
The appraisal of oneself in relationship to others, events, or situations
Social evaluation
Refers to the relationship between an individual’s own and other’s perception of self.
Self-awareness
Refers to the collective beliefs and images one holds about oneself. It is the complete description that individuals can give of themselves at any one time.
Global Self
Infancy:
Trust vs Mistrust
Toddler:
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
Early Childhood:
Initiative vs Guilt
School Age:
Industry vs Inferiority
Adolescence:
Identity vs Role Confusion
Early Adult:
Intimacy vs Isolation
Middle Age:
Generativity vs Stagnation