PSYB30H3 Lecture 5: Lecture 5 The Self
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The self is composed of our thoughts and beliefs about ourselves, or what james called the. The self is also the active processor of information, the knower, or i. In modern terms, we refer to the known aspect is the self concept, and the knower aspect as self-awareness. These two aspects of the self combine to create a coherent sense of identity: Self can"t be understood in isolation--must be studied in interaction with others. Self is not an inherent property of human nature, but a socially-constructed entity. Sense of self is built upon seeing ourselves through the eyes of others. Self-concept: all the beliefs people have about the self, organizes and provides coherence for how we experience the self, provides sense of continuity. Development of self-concept: child"s self-concept is concrete, with observable characteristics, becomes more complex with age, more emphasis on psychological states,opinions of others. How does self-concept develop: private sense of self develops, more concrete self-concept.
