Self

Self Concept

An individual's awareness of the self, consisting of the "I self" (subjective self) and the "Me self" (objective self).

Agency

One's ability to control events in the world, developed through interaction with the physical environment.

Mirror Self-Recognition Test

A test, like the Rouge Test, where children recognize themselves in the mirror around 21-24 months old, linked to personal pronoun use and pretend play.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Emotions like embarrassment emerging between 18 months to 3 years, associated with mirror self-recognition.

Self-Esteem

A global evaluation of one's worth, developing around 8 years old, influenced by discrepancies between the real self and the ideal self, as well as feelings of acceptance and support.