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Definition of
Self Concept |
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| The perception that we have of ourselves which allow us to shape and reshape reality from our own point of view. |
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How we picture ourselves.
How others see us.
How we wish ourselves to be seen. |
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Membership Groups: (often unchangeable, acquired at birth// race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, and social class.)
Reference Groups: (belong or aspire to belong // military experience, affiliation with organizations, educational background, geographic location, marital status, and parental status.) |
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Definition of Socialization |
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"The process, beginning at birth, by which an individual.
1. Acquires values, attitudes, goals, beliefs, perceptions, and gender roles.
2. learns the expectations of society.
3. acquires sensitivity to the pressures and obligations of group life.
4. learns to get along with others." |
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Sources that Influence Socialization |
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1. Family
2. Media
3. Educational System
4. Peers and Friends (social)
5. Community settings
6. National settings |
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| Principles or standards derived from our self-concept that guide our actions and behaviors. |
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Personal
Social
Political
Economic
Religious |
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Definition of the
Value System |
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A set of values adopted by an individual or society that influences the behavior of the individual. |
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Attitudes are the established ways of responding to people and situations based on what we have leearned (beliefs, values) and assumptions we hold. They are manifested through an outwardly displayed behavior.
One's body language is a result of one's mental attitude. |
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Definition of Ego Defense Mechanism |
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are coping behaviors that allow us to selectively interpret information when we are challenged on a value, attitude, or belief. |
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Common Ego Defense Mechanisms |
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Denial - Protecting oneself from an unpleasant reality by refusing to recognize it.
Rationalization - when we rationalize, we take a situation and turn it around to fit our particular need, thus not pushing ourselves to try harder.
Projection - Placing blame for difficulties upon others rather than taking responsibility for our own actions.
Compensation - Making up for a feeling of inadequacy by seeking to excel in a different way. |
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Significant Emotional Event (SEE) |
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A birth
A death
A divorce
A promotion
A terminal illness
Falling in or out of love
A life-saving event
Going to war |
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Three main strategies for change |
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1. Awareness
2. Increasing awareness
3. Spend time in self-reflection
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Be realistic
Become self-motivated |
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