UNIT 3: Self From The Perspective Of Anthropology Flashcards
the study of people’s
experiences, past and present. It
is concerned with understanding
how humans evolved and how
they differ from one another
Anthropology
They believes that no understanding of human beings is complete without the study of the full range of the human phenomenon.
Anthropologist
the “physical organism (biological),
possessing psychological functioning (psychological)
and social attributes (cultural)”
The self
Neuroscientist, Conceptualized the Implicit and Explicit aspects of the self framed,
maintained, and affected biologically, mentally, and socially
Joseph LeDoux
the aspect that you are
consciously aware of
Explicit
aspect that is not immediately
available to the consciousness
Implicit
She is Anthropologist and Professor, said “People construct a series of self representations that are based
on one’s cultural concepts and personal memories”
Katherine Ewing
culturally shaped
concepts applied to oneself, or which represents the self
Self-Representation
a powerful agent guiding the decisions and actions
of humans in the given situation. It regulates, express and
transform the human psyche. Therefore, the basic idea is
human principles cannot be universal but varied all over the
world
Culture
There are two ways the self is constructed by culture.
Independent Construct
Interdependent Construct
characteristic of individualistic culture
independent Construct
characteristic of collectivist culture
Interdependent Construct
American Developmental Phychologist. focus on relationships, personal traits, achievement and expressing emotion
Catherine Raeff
Culture influences how you get into and keep a relationship.
Relationship
Culture influences whether and how you value traits, such as self-esteem, politeness,
humility, and assertiveness, also how you perceive hardship in life.
Personal Traits
