Our Sense of Self Scientists Predict Another Hard Choice for Parents identity controlled by genes? Other factors? Change the genes of infants? Human rights, legal, or moral issues?

Sociological Self-Concept George Herbert Mead –I-Self –true self(family and parents may see this) –Me-Self –exhibited in social settings –roles we play –Do you think this is true? Is it you?

Anthropological Self-Concept Culturally Constructed Self culture is the source of our ideas about the world each culture creates different ‘selfs’ for its members –The Mixtec believe that a human and animal born at the same time have a single soul. Do you have an animal soulmate like the Mixtec? (would it be different if you grew up in their culture?)

Anthropological Self-Concept Enculturation the process of learning the ideas, values and beliefs of our culture influences include: school; peers; church; media family is arguably the most important enculturative force Does the relative degree of influence of these forces change over the course of your life?

Adolescent Self-Concept Individuality being oneself and understanding what that is in relation to others Erikson felt that individuals ages have identities that changes form He also says that teens spend a lot of time thinking and wondering whether other people like them.

Adolescent Self-Concept Identity Crisis all adolescents face one Occurs on the move toward increased self-awareness and independence common symptoms include: moodiness; self-doubt; disturbed thinking; impulsivity; conflicts with parents and others; reduced ego strength and increased physical discomfort

Adolescent Self-Concept Self-Determination the ability to identify and achieve goals based upon a foundation of knowing and valuing oneself self-determination is directly proportional to the individual’s awareness of his or her own strengths, weaknesses, needs, and preferences.

Adolescent Self-Concept Self-Enhancers we do not see ourselves objectively self-enhancers are the excuses we develop to explain our failures generally, people describe themselves more positively than others describe them this positive thinking is good for our self-esteem leading to better emotionally adjusted people

Adolescent Self-Concept Status Set you take on a variety of roles in your life (list them now) - this is your status set each role demands different ‘personalities’ ex. A daughter to her parents, student, friend, and catcher on her team it’s not ‘being a phoney’ - it’s normal to be different in different contexts all the behaviours are part of your personality

Activity You will be a creating splash page identifying your “I-self” versus your “Me- self.” I will be colleting these and I am looking for: Clear identification of ‘I- Self’ vs. ‘Me-self ‘ Demonstrate understanding of the concepts Clear effort shown, creativity