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Self Identity Flashcards

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Self-Concept

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How someone thinks about/evaluates/perceives themselves

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Self-Schema

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A self-given label that carries with it a set of qualities

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Identity

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The individual components of our self-concept related to the groups to which we belong

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Existential Self

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A component of self-concept that is the sense of being separate and unique from others

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Categorical self

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A component of self-concept where we realize that we exist in a world with other people; these entities have characteristcs

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Self-Discrepancy Theory of Identity

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The Humanism Theory of Identity; we maintain three selves: the actual self, the ideal self, and the ought self.

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Social Identity Theory

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The self-concept has two parts – personal identity and social identity. We categorize ourselves and others, then identify with a group, and compare ourselves to other groups

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Personal Identity

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Part of the Social Identity Theory; the things unique to each person

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Social Identity

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Part of the Social Identity Theory; the things belonging to the groups you belong to (or the summation of the groups you belong to)

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Self-Esteem

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The respect and regard one has for their own self

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Self-Efficacy

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Belief in one’s abilities to succeed in a given situation. Can be strong or weak

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Strong Self-Efficacy

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(RISE), Recover from failure, Interested in activities, Strong commitment, and Enjoy challenging tasks

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Weak Self-Efficacy

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(FALL), Focus on Failure, Avoid challenging tasks, Lose confidence, and Lack ability to take on challenging tasks

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Factors of Self-Efficacy

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Mastery of experience, social modeling, social persuasion, psychological response to stress

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Gender Identity

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A person’s appraisal of themself on a scale of masculinity and femininity

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Androgyny

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The state of being very masculine and very feminine

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Undifferentiated

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The state of being not so masculine and not so feminine

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Gender Schema

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Key components of gender identity are transmitted through cultural and societal means

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Ethnic Identity

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Ethnic group, where members share ancestry, cultural heritage, and language

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Nationality

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Identity based on political borders

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Hierarchy of Salience

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We let the situation dictate which identity holds the most important for us

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Psychosexual Theory of Identity and Personality Development

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By Freud; everything is determined at childhood

Oral (0-1), anal (1-2), phallic (3-6), latent (6-puberty), genital (puberty onwards)

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Fixation

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Freud’s idea of the libido being fixated on a certain stage.
Oral: becomes dependent and aggressive
Anal: becomes super orderly or super messy
Phallic: sexual dysfunction
Latent: no libido energy at this stage
Genital: healthy, normal heterosexual relationship

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Oedipus Complex

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Part of the phallic stage; there is a sexual attraction for the parent of the opposite sex

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Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development

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Crisis at each stage of development that must be resolved; there is room for growth at all stages
Trust vs Mistrust (0-1)
Autonomy vs Shame (1-2)
Inititative vs Guilt (3-5)
Industry vs Inferiority (6-12)
Identity vs Role Confusion (12-18)
Intimacy vs Isolation (18-40)
Generativity vs Stagnation (40-65)
Integrity vs Despair (65+)
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Trust vs Mistrust

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First of Erikson’s stages (0-1 years); virtue is hope; negative outcome is fear and suspicion

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Autonomy vs Shame

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Second of Erikson’s stages (1-2 years); virtue is will; negative outcome is shame

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Initiative vs Guilt

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Third of Erikson’s stages (3-5 years); virtue is purpose; negative outcome is inadequacy

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Industry vs Inferiority

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Fourth of Erikson’s stages (6-12 years); virtue is competence; negative outcome is inferiority

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Identity vs Role Confusion

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Fifth of Erikson’s stages (12-18 years); virtue is fidelity; negative outcome is rebellion

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Intimacy vs Isolation

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Sixth of Erikson’s stages (18-40 years); virtue is love; negative outcome is isolation and sadness

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Generativity vs Stagnation

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Seventh of Erikson’s stages (40-65 years); virtue is care; negative outcome is unproductiveness

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Integrity vs Despair

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Eighth of Erikson’s stages (65+ years); virtue is wisdom; negative outcome is dissatisfaction

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Vygotsky Theory of Sociocultural Development

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Social interactions and internalization of culture play a role in the development of cognition; there are four elementary mental functions (AMPS - attention, memory, perception, sensation) that can develop into higher mental functions (independent learning and thinking)

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More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)

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Part of Vygotsky’s theory; a person with a better understanding than the learner regarding the task or material at hand. Communication with the MKO is necessary for the development of higher mental functions

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Zone of Proximal Development

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The range of skills and abilities that are in the process of development into higher mental functions; most sensitive guidance should be given

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Vygotsky Theory of Language

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Part of his general theory on Sociocultural Development; language is built off of social interactions, which then influences thoughts and cognition

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Kholberg’s Moral Development

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Three Phases of moral development
Preconventional: emphasis on the consequences of moral choice
Conventional: impact on others; understanding and acceptance of social rules
Post-conventional: higher moral reasoning

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Obedience Stage of Moral Development

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First stage of Kholberg’s phases; part of preconventional

Reasoning is based on physical consequences of actions

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Self-interest Stage of Moral Development

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Second stage of Kholberg’s phases; part of preconventional

Reasoning is based on gaining rewards

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Conformity Stage of Moral Development

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Third stage of Kholberg’s phases; part of conventional

Authority is internalized, and individuals seek to gain acceptance and avoid disapproval (“good girl/bad girl”)

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Law and Order Stage of Moral Development

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Fourth stage of Kholberg’s phases; part of conventional

Maintaining social order in the highest regard by following the rules

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Social Contract Stage of Moral Development

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Fifth stage of Kholberg’s phases; part of post-conventional
Rules and laws exist for the greater good, but there are times where the law works agains the interest of particular poeple

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Universal Human Ethics Stage of Moral Development

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Sixth stage of Kholberg’s phases; part of post-conventional
Decisions are made in the context of abstract principles, so people make their own set of principles and guidelines that apply to everyone
Promoting the social welfare

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Roles

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Expectations of position and identity that define what we do and who we are

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Reference Groups

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A group that one compares/evaluates themselves to

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Theory of Mind

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The ability to sense how another’s mind works

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Looking-glass Self

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A person’s sense of self develops from interpersonal interactions; reacting to how other people perceive and judge us

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Social Behaviorism

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The mind and the self emerge through the process of interactions with others in three stages

  1. Preparatory stage: imitation; towards the end of this stage, there is the use of symbols
  2. Play stage: role-playing, mentally assuming the perspective of others. The individual is more aware of social relationships
  3. Game stage: Understanding the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of the generalized other (society); understanding that a person can hold multiple roles; understanding that other people have perceptions of themself
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“Me”

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The social self; how the individual believes that the “generalized other” perceives it; the response to the environment

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“I”

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The response to the “Me”; the creative expression of the individual

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Self Verification

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The tendency to seek out and agree with information that reaffirms ones self-concept

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