PSC 161 Chapter 2: PSC161 - Brown ch2 reading guide
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Also extends to other people & things. Ex: my kids, pets, possessions, places, & products. Physical self & ownership of things of the self. How we are regarded & recognized by others. Ethnic/ religious (ex: african - american, muslim) Each identity is accompanied by a specific set of expectations & behaviors. Ex: we act differently as a father than as a professor . James - how we think of ourselves depends on the social roles we are playing. We are different selves in different social situations. Some theorists say yes, others say no. James believed social roles are important aspects of the self, but they are not the sole aspect of the self, nor the most important. Our inner self or our psychological self. Our perceived abilities, attitudes, emotions, interests, motives, opinions, traits, & wishes. These aspects are referred to as personal identities. Not a tangible object, person, place, or social role.
