the social self (9.1) Flashcards
1
Q
how you define yourself
A
self-schema
2
Q
what you know or believe about yourself
A
self-concept
3
Q
who you might become
A
possible self
4
Q
two elements of self-concept
A
- self-schema
- possible self
5
Q
factors that determine self-concept
A
- genetic influences
- social experience
- social comparisons
- ourside opinions
- culture
6
Q
comparing yourself to others and seeing how you differ
A
social comparisons
7
Q
prioritizing one’s own goals over a group’s goals
A
individualism
8
Q
formation of one’s identity as a unique individual
defined during adolescence
A
independent self
9
Q
prioritizes goals of one’s group & identifying one’s self accordingly
A
collectivism
10
Q
self nurtured by individualism
A
independent self
11
Q
self nurtured by collectivism
A
interdependent self
12
Q
formation of one’s identity in relation to others
A
interdependent self
13
Q
overall sense of self-worth
A
self-esteem
14
Q
types of self-esteem
A
- high self-esteem
- low self-esteem
- secure self-esteem
15
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