Self & Peresonality (W4, L1)

Question 1

What is personality?

Answer 1

Organised combination of attributes, behaviours, motives, and values unique to each individual.

Personality is shaped by various factors including biology and culture.

Question 2

Define self concept.

Answer 2

How you perceive yourself; your positive or negative attributes or traits.

Self concept plays a crucial role in shaping one’s personality.

Question 3

What is self-esteem?

Answer 3

Your evaluation of your self worth based off your self concept.

Self-esteem influences personal motivation and behavior.

Question 4

List the components that compromise personality.

Answer 4

• Biology (genes)
• Characteristic adaptation (context specific adaptations)
• Dispositional traits (influencing thoughts, feelings, & behaviour)
• Narrative identities (constructed from past & future experiences)
• Nature
• Culture
• Context

These components interact to shape an individual’s unique personality.

Question 5

What develops in infancy regarding self-awareness?

Answer 5

Self awareness develops in infancy.

This process is critical for later social and cognitive development.

Question 6

At what age can infants start to distinguish themselves from the rest of the world?

Answer 6

6 months.

They begin to focus on their own actions, such as seeing a live stream of their own legs.

Question 7

What significant self-awareness milestone occurs at 12 months?

Answer 7

Infants can distinguish themselves from others and realize they can influence others.

Examples include pointing to attract attention and smiling to elicit smiles.

Question 8

What recognition occurs by 18-24 months in infants?

Answer 8

They recognize themselves as individuals, often shown by recognizing themselves in the mirror.

They also begin to categorize themselves, e.g., boy or girl.

Question 9

List factors that contribute to early self-awareness.

Answer 9

• Cognitive & brain development
• Attachment
• Social Interaction
• Culture (maybe)

These factors play a crucial role in the emergence of self-awareness.

Question 10

Why is self-awareness important?

Answer 10

• Linked to toddlers’ use of language about self
• Ability to describe themselves
• Shows self-conscious emotions like embarrassment and empathy
• Ability to cooperate with peers

Self-awareness is foundational for social interactions and emotional development.