PSY 171 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Identity Formation, Identity Crisis, Imaginary Audience
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Self-esteem: evaluative aspect of self-worth: two main types. Barometric self-esteem: can change frequently over situations. Baseline v. barometric: heavy emphasis on self-esteem in adolescents. Drop in self-esteem starts in adolescence decline b/w 6th-12th grades. Studies don"t differentiate b/w baseline & barometric self- esteem. There is likely a drop in barometric, but not baseline self-esteem. More stressful events happening (eg. , peer relations, negative behaviors, more work) Personal fable: belief that you & your experiences are totally unique no one understands me : level of self-esteem going into adolescence remains the same out of adolescence. Domains of self-esteem harter: five domains. Social: how you feel about ability to socialize. Athletic: how you feel about athletic ability. Behavioral conduct: ability to follow social norms effectively. Physical appearance: how you feel about attractiveness: new components for adolescent inventory. Romantic appeal: ability to attract romantic interests. Physical appearance has strong correlation (r = . 65) with self- esteem level.
