The Self: Social Roots and Cultural Influences

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the self, including its social roots, types of self-knowledge, and how culture influences self-perception and self-awareness.

I-self

The self as subject; the stream of consciousness.

Me-self

The self as object; the self-concept.

Material self

The physical aspect of self, including body and possessions.

Social self

How others perceive us.

Spiritual self

Inner emotions and feelings.

Looking-glass self

The concept that we form self-evaluations based on how we think others see and judge us.

Ecological self

Direct awareness of self in the environment, developing around 5 months.

Interpersonal self

Awareness during social interactions, developing around 8-9 months.

Private self

Recognition of inner thoughts and emotions that others cannot access, developing around age 2.

Extended self

Narrative identity constructed through autobiographical memory and future possibilities shaped by social and cultural interaction.

Conceptual self

Self-concept influenced by traits, roles, and group identities, shaped by social feedback and culture.

Independent self

Identity derived from internal traits; associated with individualistic cultures.

Interdependent self

Identity derived from relationships and roles; associated with collectivist cultures.

Subjective self-awareness

The 'I' perspective focusing outwardly.

Objective self-awareness

The 'Me' perspective focusing inwardly on how others perceive us.