GEC1-LESSON 3

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Self

The sense of personal identity and individuality, as defined by William James.

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'I' and 'me'

Aspects of the self; 'I' represents the thinking self, while 'me' encompasses physical and psychological characteristics.

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Carl Rogers

Psychologist who emphasized self-actualization and used 'I' and 'me' in person-centered therapy.

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Identity

Refers to personal characteristics, social roles, and affiliations.

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Self-concept

How individuals perceive themselves.

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Self-schema

An organized system of knowledge about oneself that evolves with experiences.

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Components of self-schema

Includes interests, work, age, physical characteristics, and other aspects shaping self-perception.

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Dynamic nature of self

Self, identity, and self-concept evolve over time, influenced by experiences and aspirations.

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Freud's Iceberg Model

Illustrates the conscious ego, unconscious id, and moral superego in shaping personality.

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Id

Represents primal instincts and operates on the pleasure principle.

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Ego

Balances the id's demands with reality, following the reality principle.

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Superego

Integrates societal values and morals, motivating socially responsible behavior.

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Symbolic Interactionism

Theory that views society as constructed through shared symbols and meanings.

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Mead's perspective

The self is developed through social interactions and influenced by societal norms.

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Social comparison theory

Suggests individuals learn about themselves by comparing their attributes with others.

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Downward social comparison

Comparing oneself with those perceived as less fortunate to boost self-esteem.

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Upward social comparison

Comparing oneself with those considered better off, which can motivate or lower self-esteem.

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Self-awareness

Involves seeing oneself objectively through reflection and introspection.

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Private self

Refers to internal standards and personal thoughts.

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Public self

Pertains to the external image presented to others.

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Impact of self-esteem

Reflects an individual's positive or negative evaluation of themselves, influenced by social comparisons.

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High self-esteem

Correlates with positive outcomes but does not solely determine a healthy self-perspective.

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Excessive social comparison

Can lead to negative self-perception and hinder personal growth.

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Importance of self-awareness

Essential for personal development and maintaining a balanced self-concept.

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