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
Older Adult:
Integrity vs Despair
The beliefs and images that are most vital to the individual’s identity
Core Self-concept
The self in which we view how we should be or would prefer to be
Ideal Self
Components of Self-concept
Personal identity
Body image
Role performance
Self-esteem
Is the conscious sense of individuality and uniqueness that is continually evolving throughout life
Personal Identity
Is how an individual perceives the size, appearance, and functioning of the body and its parts
Body Image
Is a set of expectations about how the individual occupying a particular position behaves
Role
Is how an individual in a particular role behaves in comparison to the behaviors expected of that role
Role Performance
Means that the individual’s behaviors meet role expectations
Role Mastery
Involves socialization into a particular role.
Role Development
Occurs when expectations are unclear, and individuals do not know what to do or how to do it and are unable to predict the reactions of others to their behavior
Role ambiguity
Occurs when people are frustrated because they feel or are made to feel inadequate or unsuited to a role
Role Strain
Arise from opposing or incompatible expectations.
Role Conflicts
Is one’s judgment of one’s own worth
Self-esteem
Is how much one likes oneself as a whole
Global self-esteem
Is how much one approves of a certain part of oneself
Specific self-esteem
Global self-esteem is influenced by specific self-esteem.
Factors That Affect Self-Concept
Stage of Development
Family and Culture
Stressors
Resources
History of Success and Failure
Illness