Sociological Perspective Flashcards
What is developed as we interact with other people?
Self-concept
What is a distinct identity that sets us apart from others?
Self
Who used the phrase “Looking Glass Self”?
Charles Horton Cooley
What is the concept of the “Looking Glass Self”?
Sense of self emerges from interactions with other people.
What are the 3 components of developing a self-identity/self-concept?
- We think of how we present ourselves to others.
- We think and react to what we feel based on how we think others see us; and,
- We develop our self-concept based on how others really see us.
We can create self-identities based on incorrect perceptions as a result of what?
imagination
Who invented the Stages of the Self?
(model on how the self is developed)
George Herbert Mead
How many and what are the stages of the Stages of the Self model?
Three stages. Preparation, Game and Play.
The stage where children engage and begin to take on the roles of others.
Play stage.
Stage where the child imitates others.
Preparation Stage
Stage where the child considers multiple roles.
Game Stage
Who invented the Theory of the Self?
George Herbert Mead
Which theory is it where the self starts at a privileged, central position in a person’s world?
Theory of the Self
In the Theory of the Self, ____________ (parents, friends, coworkers, etc.) help shape an individual’s self.
Significant others
What do you call the book that describes the performance and action of individuals for their audience?
The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life.
