Understanding The Self Lesson 2

It is the study of the origin, development, structure, interaction, functioning, and collective behavior of human society.

• Philosophy

• Sociology

• Biology

• Psychology

- Explain how social processes such as socialization influence the development of the self

- Explain how the self emerges as a product of social experiences.

• Sociology

• Sociological Theory

• Self Theory

• Socialization Theory

The part people play as members of a group

• Social Norms

• Social Roles

Unwritten or unspoken standards on how to behave in a particular social group or culture.

• Social Norms

• Social Roles

-         learning of language

-         the internalization of norms and values

-         establishment of emotional ties

-         appreciation of other roles and perspectives.

• Primary Socialization

• Secondary Socialization

May include experiences, where people interact with members of different populations and learn new norms, values, and behaviors.

 

• Primary Socialization

• Secondary Socialization

The individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them.

• Charles Horton Cooley

• George Herbert Mead

• Socrates

It refers to how people shape themselves based on other people’s perception, which leads to reinforce other people’s perspectives on themselves.

• Social Self

• Pure Heart Self

• Cultivating Self

• Looking Glass Self

The self is not present from birth, but it is developed over time from social experiences and activities.

• Social Self

• Pure Heart Self

• Cultivating Self

• Looking Glass Self

Subjective element; spontaneous and unique traits of the individual

• I

• Me