Understanding the Self in Psychology

This French anthropologist proposed that every self has two faces: the moi and the personne.

This perspective argues that the self is not a static entity but is in constant flux, shaped by its unceasing struggle with external reality.

According to Mauss, this face of the self refers to a person's basic identity, including their body and biological givenness.

According to Mauss, this face of the self is composed of social concepts and influences that dictate how a person should behave in a particular institution or context.

This characteristic of the self means that it is distinct from other selves and possesses its own unique identity.

This is the defining characteristic of the self that suggests it is the chief command post where all experiences and thoughts converge.

The story of a young boy raised by apes is the notion that humans are special because of their soul, and instead highlights the importance of this in shaping the self.

This refers to the societal and cultural beliefs, norms, and practices that a child internalizes through language and interaction with others, according to Mead and Vygotsky.

This is the process by which a child assumes the role of the 'other' through language and play, as described by Mead, to develop their concept of self.

This is the primary system of relationships that is critical for a child's learning and development into a 'fully realized human.'