PSYC 100 Chapter Notes -Lawrence Kohlberg, Longitudinal Study, Autobiographical Memory

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 100
• Professor: Dr.Ada Mullett

Document Summary

Analyze the nature and development of our senses of self. Ren descartes convinced himself all he knew was false, but stayed resolved that i am, i exist . Rouge test: used to determine development of a sense of self by using a red dot on the nose of the subject, then placing them before a mirror and observing to see if recognition occurs. Not all chimps are able to recognize themselves, humans are able to do this between 15 and 24 months. Chimps first assume their mirror image is another chimp. At age 2 children verbally refer to themselves in an overly positive manner (not in relation to others though) At age 8, children develop a better self-concept (perception of oneself including knowledge, feelings, and ideas) as they have increased autobiographical memory (memory for experiences that make up our lives) Social comparisons: evaluating your skills and abilities in relation to those of others.