Development of Self and Self-Concept

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to the development of self and self-concept as discussed in the lecture.

Self Concept

The collection of beliefs about one's own basic nature, unique qualities, and typical behavior.

Self Recognition

The awareness of oneself as an individual, typically demonstrated through mirror tests.

Actual Self

The qualities you believe you actually possess.

Ideal Self

The qualities you would like to possess.

Ought Self

The qualities you believe you should possess based on moral obligations and societal expectations.

Discrepancy Theory

The theory that examines the emotional consequences of mismatches between different selves.

Social Comparison Theory

The theory that suggests individuals evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.

Upward Social Comparison

Comparing oneself to others who are better off to gain motivation for improvement.

Downward Social Comparison

Comparing oneself to others who are worse off to feel better about one's own situation.

Parenting Styles

Different approaches that parents use to raise their children, categorized into authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful.

Possible Selves

Ideas about the kind of person one might become in the future, including both desired and feared selves.

Self Schemas

Beliefs about the self used to organize and retrieve self-related information.

Self Esteem

One's overall assessment of their worth as a person, encompassing many different evaluations of the self.

Cultural Values

The shared beliefs and practices that shape an individual's self-concept depending on whether they lean towards individualism or collectivism.

Self Reference Effect

The phenomenon where information related to the self is recalled better than non-related information.

Emotional Support

The comfort and reassurance provided by caregivers or significant others that can shape self-esteem.