the self

Question 1

How do we think about our self-esteem?

Answer 1

Explicit: What we are aware of, what we share

Implicit: What we are unaware of

Global: Overall sense of self

Domain Specific: Self-esteem in specific areas

Question 2

Level of self-esteem

Answer 2

Average of self-esteem  how we usually feel about ourselves

Question 3

Variability of self-esteem

Answer 3

In the moment self-esteem  how we feel in the face of circumstances

Question 4

How do you describe yourself in early to middle childhood?

Answer 4

Concrete, observable characteristics
Physical activities and abilities
Psychological traits
Preferences

Confidence!

Question 5

how do you describe yourself in middle to late childhood

Answer 5

Higher-order concepts
Self-representations can conflict

Social comparison

More balanced
More realistic

Question 6

How do you describe yourself in early adolescence

Answer 6

Multiple selves

Concern for social status

Abstract concepts

Question 7

How do you describe yourself in middle adolescence

Answer 7

Contradictions in selves

Confusion

Question 8

How do you describe yourself in late adolescence

Answer 8

Reflect internalized personal values, beliefs, and standards

Concerned about future self

Integration of contradictions

Question 9

what is a self concept give some examples (internal characteristics

Answer 9

It’s our thoughts and attitudes about ourself.

I’m a kind person to my friends.

I’m funny with my girlfriend.