PSYC 2120 Chapter 5: Chapter 5
16 Oct 2018
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Chapter 5: the nature, origins and functions of the self. Self concept: person"s knowledge about him or herself, including one"s own traits, social identities and experiences. The influence of culture on the self concept. Self concept emerges as they are socialized into the cultural worldview conveyed by parents, teachers, media. Individualistic cultures; north america, australia, europe: people are socialized to view themselves as unique individuals (independent) Collectivist cultures: china, japan, india, mexico: interdependent, defined in relation to other people i"m a daughter i"m a. Social identity theory: theory that people define and evaluate themselves largely in terms of the social groups with which they identify. The influence of gender on the self concept. Men and women are similar in important characteristics such as extraversion and impulsivity. We assume differences are essential to men and women because they are biologically or genetically based. Culture shapes virtually all the ways people describe themselves.
