01:830:331 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Carol Dweck, Self Esteem (Song), Autobiographical Memory
6 Mar 2017
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Self-concept: origins of self-recognition, evolving self-concept, adolescent search for identity, self-esteem, developmental change in self-esteem, effects of ethnicity and culture, sources of self-esteem, low self-esteem, self-esteem and achievement. Conceptual system made up of one"s thoughts and attitudes about oneself. 18 24 months -- recognize self in mirror: coincides with development of self-conscious emotions. Preschool years (3-5: define self in terms of concrete dimensions, possessions, physical characteristics, preferences, competencies, distinguish between internal and external self, acquire a theory of mind, tend to be positive in their self-descriptions. School-age children (5-11: psychological concept of self in separate domains social, emotional, academic, physical. School-age children (5-11: compares self to peers -- social comparison. Adolescence -- 12+ years: future orientation, more stable attitudes and personality (not responsible for material on adolescent search for identity) Not responsible for material on adolescent identity: self esteem. Definition: one"s overall evaluation of the worth of the self and the feelings that this evaluation engenders.
