PSYC20008 Study Guide - Final Guide: Egocentrism, Intersubjectivity, Social Learning Theory

• School: University of Melbourne
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC20008
• Professor: Katheirne Johnson

Document Summary

Development of self understanding: self-concept: a (cid:272)o(cid:374)(cid:272)eptual syste(cid:373) (cid:373)ade up of o(cid:374)e"s thoughts a(cid:374)d attitudes a(cid:271)out o(cid:374)e self. Learn that bodies are part of themselves, and that they can manipulate their bodies to toddlerhood (1 2 years) express themselves late childhood (9 11 years: early childhood (3 5 years) Observable descriptions, unrealistic abilities: mid-childhood (6 9 years) Others" per(cid:272)eptio(cid:374)s; so(cid:373)e groupi(cid:374)g of des(cid:272)riptors; (cid:448)alues: early adolescence. Abstract descriptors of self can conflict with each other. Complex sense of self late adolescence identity: description of self that is often externally imposed, such as through a membership or group. Sense of who s/he in, where and how s/he belongs, what s/he values, and directions s/he chooses to pursue in life. Not a linear or sequential progression exploring identities? committing to an identity? no no yes identity diffusion. Not ideal for long can be necessary for term. Most early exploring alternatives adolescence are can be in diffusion overwhelming ethnic identity diffusion.