PSY311H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Amygdala, Between Me And You, Realistic Conflict Theory
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Individual self: refers to aspects of the self that make a person unique (ex. I am hard working, confident, creative, etc. ): relational self: refers to aspects of the self that involve connections to other people and develops out of social interactions (ex. The genomic self contains information about your biological and psychological traits. Developmental origins of self-concept: to study an infant"s self-recognition, researchers put a red dot on their nose or a sticker on their forehead and turn the child towards a mirror. By the time they reach 2 years old, they giggle, show embarrassment, or act silly at the sight of their red nose. They focus on observable physical features, preferences, possessions, and social characteristics. I have blue eyes, i like to swim, i have a dog, and i have a big brother. They are very positive in their self-descriptions and overestimate their abilities. I am good at running, jumping, and school work.
