Emerging Self-Identity

What is the subjective self?

The awareness that you are a separate person from your environment; also called the "I."

What is the conceptual or objective self?

The understanding of yourself as an individual with identifiable characteristics; also called the "me."

What is the difference between the subjective self and conceptual self?

The subjective self is the awareness that "I" am separate; the conceptual self is the understanding of "me" as an individual.

When does the conceptual or objective self begin to emerge?

Around the second year of life.

What is the rouge test?

A test of self-recognition in which a mark is placed on a child's nose and the child is shown a mirror.

What response in the rouge test suggests self-recognition?

The child touches the mark on their own nose rather than touching the mirror.

What is gender identity?

A child's understanding and labeling of themselves as a boy or a girl, as described in the lecture.

What is gender socialization?

The process through which children learn behaviours, expectations, and roles associated with gender in their society.

What was the Baby X study?

A study in which the same infant was labeled as either a boy or a girl to examine how adults responded differently.

What does the Baby X study suggest?

Adults may treat or describe the same infant differently depending on the gender label they are given.

What did Margaret Mead observe about the Arapesh?

Both men and women were described as gentle and responsive.

What did Margaret Mead observe about the Mundugumor?

Both men and women were described as aggressive and violent.

What did Margaret Mead observe about the Tchambuli?

Women were described as dominant, while men were described as less responsible.

What was the main takeaway from Margaret Mead's observations?

Gender roles and expectations can vary across cultures, showing that culture helps shape gender roles.