S2 Wk 6 - Developmental: Development of the self-concept

Question 1

what is the self-concept

Answer 1

an individual’s awareness of the self

Question 2

what were William James’ 1890 view of the self

Answer 2

I-self - self as an agent, thinks and feels, separate from others, continuous identity

Me-self - self as an object, observed and evaluated by others

Question 3

components of I-self : 4

Answer 3

subjective self
executive self
existential self
psychological self

Question 4

components of me-self

Answer 4

objective self
categorical self

Question 5

components of the self concept

Answer 5

self image
self esteem
ideal self

Question 6

whats an agency

Answer 6

ones ability to control certain events in the world

develops through interaction with the physical environment