SOCA03Y3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6.6: Self-Image, Reinforcement
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The self: one"s identity, comprising a set of learned values and attitudes that develops through social interaction and defines one"s self image. Self image: an introspective composition of various features and attributes that people see themselves as having. I: the unsocialized part of the self, the i is spontaneous creative, impulsive and unpredictable. The i is part of consciousness that responds to things emotionally. me: the socialized part of the self, the part of consciousness that thinks about how to behave so that for example, you don"t embarrass yourself. Significant others: people we want to impress or gain approval form. Generalized other: a compilation of attributes associated with the average member of society; represents an individual appreciation that other members of society behave within certain socially accepted guidelines and rules. Role taking: assuming the position of another to better understand that person"s perspective. Role taking is critical for empathizing with another person"s situation.
