W5 - The Self and Identity Flashcards

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What key question does the study of the self address?

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“Who are you?”—an exploration of self-definition.

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What are William James’s (1890) distinctions in the self?

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The ‘Me’ (material, social, spiritual) and the ‘I’ (stream of consciousness).

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How did George Herbert Mead (1934) describe the formation of the self?

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Through language and social interaction, resolving individual-society tension via ‘I’ and ‘Me’.

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What is Erving Goffman’s (1959) ‘face work’ concept?

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Maintaining a positive social identity through role performance.

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How does Goffman’s theory view social roles?

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Individuals act out roles prescribed by society to maintain order.

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What distinguishes the concepts of ‘Self’ and ‘Identity’?

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Self: individual understanding; Identity: relation to groups and roles.

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Why is understanding historical context important in studying the self?

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It highlights the philosophical and theoretical evolution of self-conceptualization.

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What is introspection, and why is it significant?

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The inward analysis of thoughts, feelings, and motives to understand oneself.

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What does Self-Awareness Theory (Carver & Scheier, 1981) state about self-focus?

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It can lead to moral alignment or avoidance when focusing on shortcomings.

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What did Lewis et al. (2021) find about self-awareness and pro-social behavior?

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Mirrors heightened self-awareness, increasing recognition of oneself as a social object.

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What is the premise of Bem’s (1972) Self-Perception Theory?

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People infer preferences by observing their own behavior, especially in ambiguous contexts.

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What is the Proteus Effect (Yee & Bailenson, 2007)?

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Behavior is influenced by self-similar avatars, emphasizing self-perception.

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How did Navarro et al. (2022) explore the Proteus Effect?

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Found that avatars resembling the self (e.g., in sportswear) increase physical activity.

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What are the two types of social comparisons in Festinger’s (1954) theory?

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Upward (inspiration) and downward (self-esteem boost).

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What is the Big Fish, Small Pond Effect (Marsh & Parker, 1984)?

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Academic self-concept varies with peer achievement context.

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What did Jansen et al. (2022) conclude about peer influence on self-concept?

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General peer achievements have a greater impact than specific peer subsets.

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What is Tajfel and Turner’s (1979, 1986) Social Identity Theory?

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Identity is shaped by group memberships and comparisons.

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How does Liao et al. (2020) link team participation to social identity?

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Team identity strengthens compliance and enjoyment.

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What do Gough et al. (2013) argue about ‘De-Centered Selves’?

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The self is culturally constructed, rejecting the notion of a singular, objective identity.

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How does Foucault (1979) conceptualize identity?

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As context-dependent, shaped by power dynamics and discourse.

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What is Goffman’s (1959) ‘Dramaturgical Theory’?

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Identity is performed through ‘front stage’ (public roles) and ‘back stage’ (private roles).

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What are the limitations of Goffman’s theory (Ling, 1998)?

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It lacks depth in addressing broader societal structures beyond face-to-face interactions.

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How does Rowan & Cooper (1999) describe the plural self?

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As consisting of multiple subpersonalities and existential possibilities.

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What is Gergen’s (2009) concept of the relational self?

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The self evolves through social interactions and shared language.

25
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How does Tomlinson & Jackson (2019) describe professional identity formation?

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As a process requiring reconciliation of personal and professional selves.

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What are ‘Communities of Practice’ (Lave & Wenger, 1991)?

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Learning occurs through social integration and adoption of group norms.

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What is a critique of traditional theories like Mead’s?

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Overlooking the fluid and context-dependent nature of the self.

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How do critical theories improve upon traditional perspectives?

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By emphasizing fluidity and sociocultural influences on the self.

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What is a limitation of critical perspectives such as Foucault’s?

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Abstractness and complexity limit practical applications.

30
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What did Amaral et al. (2019) find about impression management in interviews?

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Competence mediates the effectiveness of self-promotion.

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What did Weiss & Feldman (2006) find about deception in interviews?

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81% of participants admitted lying to enhance suitability.

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What did Powell et al. (2021) find about self-esteem and deceptive behaviors?

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Anxiety increases deceptive behaviors, while honesty and extraversion reduce anxiety.