PSYC 231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Observer-Expectancy Effect, Trait Theory, System 6
9 Apr 2015
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Sense of self is gleaned from i. ii. iii. Self-concept: our own definition of who we are. Self-concept is a schema of our traits, social roles, and relationships. Development of the self = physical development + cognitive development + social experience: self-awareness and self-consciousness are phenomenon through which we have conscious experiences that reflect on the self, thought to be evidence for the existence of self-concept. Psyc 231: before age 1, self-concept is physical infant learns to discern self from others and from the environment, self-recognition in humans (via mirror test) apparent around 18 months. In adolescence, we develop objective awareness, reflected appraisals, and these encompass the looking glass self. Objective self-awareness: awareness that you are the object of others" attentions. Reflected appraisals: we appraise ourselves by internalizing others" appraisals of us. Because identity is a social construct, we may identify as a member of a marginalized group.
