Understanding the Self and Others

Question 1

What is self-concept?

Answer 1

The concept of self and understanding what components, values, personality, etc. make up who we are

Question 2

Figuring out one’s identity and role in the world begins at what period of childhood?

Answer 2

Adolescence

Question 3

What are the 4 stages of the serach for identity?

Answer 3

1. Identity diffusion - no commitment nor exploration of identity
2. Identity foreclosure - identity commitment but no exploration
3. Identity moratorium - no identity commitment but has explored
4. Identity achievement - both commitment and exploration of identity

Question 4

What is adolescent egocentrism?

Answer 4

Excessive self-consciousness, self-centric thinking

Question 5

What is the term that refers to adolescents’ tendency to believe others are always watching and evaluating them?

Answer 5

Imaginary audience

Question 6

What belief held by many adolescents tells them that they are the centre of attention that they will never cross any hardship regardless of their behaviour?

Answer 6

Personal fable

Question 7

What is self-esteem?

Answer 7

A person’s judgement and feelings about their own worth

Question 8

What are 2 sources of self esteem?

Answer 8

1. From actual capabilities/skills
2. How respected people view them

Question 9

What kind of praise is most effective?

Answer 9

Praising effort instead of ability

Question 10

What is prejudice?

Answer 10

A view of other people based on their group membership, usually negative

Question 11

What are 2 ways to overcome prejudice?

Answer 11

1. Working in diverse, mixed groups
2. Imagining hypothetical situations