PSYC 2450 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Erik Erikson, Self Esteem (Song), Acculturation
20 Nov 2012
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Self-concept: attitudes, behaviours, and values that a person believes make (him / her) a unique person. When a child becomes self-aware they start their autobiographical memory. A child will understand continuity (of existence of self) when they say a toy is mine : they understand that over time the toy remains theirs. They describe themselves with physical characteristics, their preferences ( i like cookies ), their possessions, and their competencies ( i can count to 50 ) All traits are observable and concrete and relatively unchanging across time. Chinese preschoolers are more likely to show that they are embedded in relationships with others ( i like my mommy ) They mention emotions, social groups to which they belong and they contrast themselves to their peers. They describe themselves using attitudes ( i love algebra ), personality traits ( i am usually a happy person ), beliefs ( i"m a catholic or i"m a conservative ), and future orientation (occupational goals:
