Chapter 10 Self and Personality

These flashcards cover key concepts from Chapter 10 of the Life-Span Human Development lecture on self and personality.

Personality

An organized combination of attributes, motives, values, and behaviors unique to each individual.

Self-concept

Perceptions of unique attributes and traits.

Self-esteem

Evaluation of worth as a person based on positive and negative self-perceptions.

Identity

Overall sense of who one is, where one is heading, and where one fits into society.

Psychoanalytic Theory

Freud's theory that personality is formed during the first five years of life.

Trait Theory

Theory positing that personality consists of dispositional traits that are consistent across situations.

The Big Five

A model of personality that includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Social Learning Theory

Theory suggesting personality is influenced by situational factors and that behavioral changes occur with environmental changes.

Goodness of Fit

The extent to which a child's temperament is compatible with the demands of their social environment.

Temperament

Early, genetically based tendencies to respond predictably to events influencing later personality.

Self-recognition

The awareness of oneself as a distinct individual, typically assessed by the mirror test in infants.

Self-conscious emotions

Emotions that involve reflection on the self, such as embarrassment, guilt, and pride.

Crisis (Identity Status)

Stage in which the individual explores alternatives in identity formation.

Identity Achievement

Status where an individual has undergone a crisis and made a commitment to their identity.

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Seventh stage of Erikson's psychosocial development, focused on contributing to future generations.

Integrity vs. Despair

Eighth stage of Erikson's psychosocial development, reflecting on life and finding meaning.

Successful Aging

An aging experience characterized by freedom from disease and active engagement with life.

Activity Theory

Theory suggesting that older adults find satisfaction by maintaining previous levels of activity.

Disengagement Theory

The idea that successful aging involves withdrawal from society.