Understanding Self-Concept and Its Influences

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Self-concept

Individual's answer to 'who am I?' question.

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Self-schema

Belief about self affecting information processing.

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The self

Totality of thoughts and feelings about oneself.

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Attribution perspective

Self-concept as a theory about personal experience.

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Global culture

Culture created by global networks and media.

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Western values

Individualistic values prevalent in global culture.

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Social ideal

Adopting global culture seen as desirable.

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Life events

Events prompting adjustment to new roles.

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Cognitive age

Self-perceived age one feels like.

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Desired age

Age a person aspires to be.

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Heredity

Transmission of biological traits through genes.

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Environment

External factors influencing personality development.

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Genetics

Study of heredity and gene function.

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Gene

DNA segment carrying genetic information.

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Fertilization

Sperm and ovum combine to form zygote.

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Zygote

Single cell formed after fertilization.

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Chromosomes

Colored bodies in cell nucleus containing genes.

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Autosomes

First 22 chromosome pairs in humans.

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Sex chromosomes

23rd chromosome pair determining biological sex.

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Biological traits

Inherited characteristics like height and eye color.

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Coping mechanisms

Strategies to adjust to life changes.

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Cultural exposure

Influence of global culture on self-concept.

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Social attitudes

Individual's feelings towards global brands and cultures.

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Reflexive activity

Process of self-examination and self-definition.

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Physical self

Concept of oneself as a physical being.

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Moral self

Concept of oneself in spiritual or ethical terms.

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Parenthood

Life event affecting self-concept and roles.

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Accidents

Life events prompting significant self-concept changes.

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X chromosome

One of two sex chromosomes in females.

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Y chromosome

Smaller sex chromosome found in males.

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Sex-linked genes

Genes located on sex chromosomes affecting traits.

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Chromosome pairs

Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

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Sperm cell

Male reproductive cell carrying X or Y chromosome.

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Egg cell

Female reproductive cell carrying X chromosome only.

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Gender determination

Father's sperm determines child's gender.

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Internal environment

Conditions within an organism's body affecting development.

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External environment

Surroundings influencing personality after birth.

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Nature-nurture controversy

Debate on heredity versus environment in development.

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Heredity

Genetic inheritance influencing traits and behaviors.

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Environment

External factors shaping behavior and personality.

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Claude Bernard

Physiologist proposing constant internal environment for survival.

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Virtue

Core ethical principle in Socratic philosophy.

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Self-knowledge

Understanding oneself as the source of wisdom.

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Socrates

Father of Western philosophy emphasizing self-examination.

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Plato

Greek philosopher and student of Socrates.

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Philosophical views of self

Different perspectives on individual identity and existence.

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Psychological state of mother

Affects child's development during pregnancy.

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Parental influence

Home atmosphere shapes child's personality.

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Developmental factors

Heredity and environment are interdependent.

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Chromosome size comparison

Y chromosome is one-third the size of X.

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Child's birth

Marks entry into external environment after nine months.

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Cultural influence

New environment introduces different values and ideologies.

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Examined life

Socrates' belief in self-examination for a meaningful life.

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Aristotle

Student of Plato, contributing to Western philosophy.

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Mother's defects

Can lead to developmental issues in child.

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Behavioral development

Influenced by both heredity and environmental factors.

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Academy

First Western university founded by Plato.

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Psyche

Plato's three elements: appetites, spirited, mind.

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Appetites

Desires for pleasures and bodily ease.

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Spirited

Element representing anger and desire for honor.

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Mind

Conscious awareness guiding desires and actions.

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John Calvin

French theologian advocating total devotion to God.

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Living Sacrifice

Believers' duty to dedicate lives to God.

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Rene Descartes

Father of modern philosophy; 'I think, therefore I am'.

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Rationalism

Philosophy emphasizing reason as the source of knowledge.

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Idealism

Philosophy prioritizing the mind over material existence.

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Mind-Body Dualism

Descartes' theory of separate mind and body.

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John Locke

British empiricist; knowledge originates from experience.

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Empiricism

Philosophy asserting knowledge through sensory experience.

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Innate Ideas

Concepts existing from birth, rejected by Locke.

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Sense Data

Information received through sensory perception.

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David Hume

Scottish philosopher; self is a bundle of perceptions.

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Bundle Theory

Hume's view that self is a collection of impressions.

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Impressions

Basic perceptions forming the basis of ideas.

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Persisting Self

Hume's argument against the existence of a continuous self.

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Immanuel Kant

German philosopher central to modern philosophy.

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Philosophical Idealism

Belief that reality is mentally constructed.

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Consciousness

Awareness of thoughts and perceptions.

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The Charioteer

Symbol of the mind guiding the psyche.

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Hot-Blooded

Describes spirited element's response to injustice.

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Noble White Horse

Represents the spirited element's pursuit of honor.

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Ugly Black Horse

Symbolizes the appetitive element's base desires.

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Romans 12:1

Biblical verse on presenting bodies to God.

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Self-Awareness

Recognition of one's own thoughts and existence.

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Unity in Thought

Descartes' idea of coherence between mind and reason.

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Transcendental Unity of Apperception

Kant's idea of unity in human experience.

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Self as Transcendental

Kant's view of self beyond physical existence.

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Consumer Culture

Influence of market on self-identity and values.

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Self-Concept

Image individuals hold of themselves affecting purchases.

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Brand Personality

Attribution of personality traits to brands.

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Looking-Glass Self

Self-perception based on others' views.

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Social Interaction

Key process in forming individual identity.

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Role-Taking

Mead's concept of self development through roles.

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Consumer Behavior

Decisions influenced by self-image and identity.

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Global Identity

Identity shaped by global cultural values.

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Marketing Strategy

Aligning brand with consumer self-view.

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Celebrity Endorsement

Using celebrities to enhance consumer self-esteem.

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Self-Esteem

Confidence influenced by possessions and social status.

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Social Mirror

Using others' perceptions to gauge self-worth.

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Oppression Representation

Marx's critique of political representation of the oppressed.

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