PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Imaginary Audience, Social Comparison Theory, Stereotype Threat
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There are many aspects of self-identity: race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual, political, regional, professional, etc. 3 basic aspects of self: physical being: body, possessions, social characteristics: social roles, relationships, internal/mental characteristics: thoughts, beliefs. How does self-concept change throughout later childhood: susan harter: interviewed wide array of children on who they are. Self-concept in adolescence: common beliefs that tend to develop: My feelings and experiences are unique, special, weird, not shared by others. Worry about other"s judgements: imaginary audience (the spotlight effect) We overestimate how much people care/judge you. Predict that 45% of people would notice, but only 18% of people notice: middle adolescence and early adulthood. 18-year-old composite: more integrated, less concerned with what others think; focus on personal values and beliefs. How does a mature self-concept develop: erik erikson"s theory of identity formation. Adolescence: marked by identity confusion and identity achievement. Need a time out" in adolescence to explore options and form identity (psychosocial moratorium)
