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Understanding Ourselves In Social Context (Self Concept) - Coggle Diagram
Understanding Ourselves In Social Context (Self Concept)
Self concept meaning
Self-concept refers to how we see our own actions, talents, and distinguishing features.
The entirety of people's views about their own characteristics.
"Who am I?"
Self recognition starts around in people at the age of 18 to 24 months
Develops as we grow older
We lay less focus on physical qualities and more attention on psychological emotions as we grow. In addition, we consider how others see us.
Gender Differences
Gender concept
Gender refers to the socially created qualities of women, men, girls, and boys.
Associated norms, behaviors, and roles
Vary according to culture and might alter throughout time
Why is gender an important aspect in self concept
Key factor to consider in growth
It is a method of examining how social norms and power structures influence the lives and opportunities accessible to various groups of men and women.
Difference in self concept
Female
Rated themselves better on likability and morality self-concept measures
Generally, women are expected to appear traditionally feminine and to be courteous, obliging, and caring.
Male
Have a greater self-concept rating of giftedness, dominance, and invincibility.
Supposed to be powerful, aggressive, and courageous
How does it affect
Personal development and self-esteem in adolescents are influenced by biological, cognitive, social, and environmental aspects.
3 Sources of Self-Knowledge
Self-perception
The procedure of getting to know oneself by examining one's former behavior
We refer to the past when we have no idea what to do
Self-perception theory
Believes that people form their perceptions and preferences by assessing the significance of their own action
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic
The motivation to engage in action due to external rewards or pressure, rather than because they like the work
Exp: Taking part in a robotic competition because of the prize money
Intrinsic
The urge to participate in any activity because they like it rather than because they gain something from it
Exp: A kid id drawing in his free time because he loves drawing and being creative
Mindset & Motivation
Rewards
Performance-contingent rewards
Give a reward based on how successfully the task was completed.
Task-contingent rewards
Reward performance regardless of how well it is done.
Social Comparison
The practice of defining oneself by comparing oneself to others
Social comparison theory
Includes people getting to know themselves by comparing their attitudes, talents, and qualities to those of others.
3 ways used to socially compare
Want to improve
Want to feel better
Want accurate information about self
Types (knowing our / ourselves)
Adopting other's view
Future feelings by consulting others
Comparing us to others
Introspection
Consider looking within yourself.
A procedure using contemplation to explore one's own ideas and feelings
Self-awareness theory
The notion is that when individuals concentrate their attention on themselves.
They assess and compare their actions to their own norms and ideals.
Limitation
We don't often reflect on ourselves
Biased
There are some things that we cannot learn from it
Function of the Self
Self-control
Impression management
Self-Knowledge
Self-esteem