SOCPSY 1Z03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: 18 Months, Dawning Information Industry, Normative Social Influence
5 Nov 2016
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It is useful to think of the self as an ongoing process: action involving the self begins with the i with an impulse to act. Infants are not born with this ability: studies show that most children are able to differentiate themselves from others at symbol system or language for inner thought. Self differentiation about 18 months: research suggests children become capable of representing other contingencies at. The impact of others whom we interact with online depends upon the nature of our relationship with them. Interaction with strangers usually does not impact the self. In describing themselves, people frequently mention the styles of interpersonal behavior (introverted, cool) that distinguish the way they fashion their unique role performances: people also mention the emotional or psychological styles (optimistic, moody) that characterize these performances. Individual preferences point to specific ways in which people express their role identities: beyond body image, our self extends to include our material possessions.
