CHD-3243 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Gender Role, Role Theory, Physical Attractiveness
12 Nov 2018
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The self is the part of a person"s personality that they"re aware of. Overall basic self-concept is adolescents view of his or her personality and perceptions of his abilities and his status and roles in the outer world. Self-concept: (described as a global entity) a conscious cognitive perception and evaluation by a person of himself . it"s your thoughts about yourself. Self concept is more specific than identity, which is more complete, coherent, and more forward thinking. The first step in self concept is when the individual recognizes that they"re a distinct, separate individual. Although self concept has some stable features, it undergoes change. Proprium: all aspects of personality that make for inward unity. Having a good self concept is important because it motivates and directs one"s behavior. Gender: overall girls have lower self esteem than boys. Self esteem: a related term that refers to how one feels about oneself; it"s more evaluative.
