Development of Self
Symbolic Interactionism (Mead) Emergence of self is key to socialization. Emergence of self is key to socialization. Social interaction is essential to development of self. Social interaction is essential to development of self.
Cognitive Development (Piaget) Sensory-motor stage (approx. birth to 15 mos.) Sensory-motor stage (approx. birth to 15 mos.) Egocentric No abstract thought Preoperational stage (15 mos.-6 yrs.) Preoperational stage (15 mos.-6 yrs.) Abstract thinking begins Play, becoming more social Concrete operations (6 yrs.-11 yrs.) Concrete operations (6 yrs.-11 yrs.) Logical thought Formal operations (11+) Formal operations (11+) Hypothetical thinking Inductive & deductive reasoning
Course of Self-Development Self-recognition Self-recognition Primate studies Interaction precedes self-recognition. Infants 9-12 mos.: recognize self in mirror mos.: most pass facial mark test mos.: most recognize self in photo.
Course of Self-Development Self-Concept Self-Concept Early childhood (2-6) Know gender, material self. Middle childhood (7-11) General traits, preferences Able to take perspective of others Able to make social comparisons Adolescence (12-18) Aware of hidden, abstract qualities, inner feelings. Differentiation of self-concept
Course of Self-Development Adolescent Development Adolescent Development Identity crisis (Erikson) Abrupt changes Increased self-focus