Sam: A Student Exmple of the Straw Person Exercise

The Looking Glass Self Charles Horton Cooley

What is The Looking Glass Self? G The feeling we have of ourselves or social origin through our interaction with others. This takes form in a definite imagination of one’s self. G Three principal elements to looking glass self: G Imagination of our appearance to the other person G Imagination of their judgment of that appearance G Self feeling, such as pride or mortification. G The feeling we have of ourselves or social origin through our interaction with others. This takes form in a definite imagination of one’s self. G Three principal elements to looking glass self: G Imagination of our appearance to the other person G Imagination of their judgment of that appearance G Self feeling, such as pride or mortification.

The Looking Glass Self as it Applies to Our Straw Person G Feeling of Self, from interactions with others. G Poor performance in school. G Low self-esteem G Her imagination of her appearance to others is that they believe she is unattractive. G Depression G Her imagination of her judgment of her peers causes her pain, and she experiences depression over her appearance. G Shame G She is shameful of her appearance and ability in school. G Feeling of Self, from interactions with others. G Poor performance in school. G Low self-esteem G Her imagination of her appearance to others is that they believe she is unattractive. G Depression G Her imagination of her judgment of her peers causes her pain, and she experiences depression over her appearance. G Shame G She is shameful of her appearance and ability in school.

Social Comparison Theory Leon Festinger 1954

What is Social Comparison Theory? G The idea that there is a drive within individuals to look to outside images in order to evaluate their own opinions and abilities.

The Social Comparison Theory as it Applies to Our Straw Person G Ability to succeed at soccer G Inability to succeed in school G Definition of intelligence based upon school performance G Religion G Ability to succeed at soccer G Inability to succeed in school G Definition of intelligence based upon school performance G Religion

Dramaturigcal and Impression Management Erving Goffman

What are Dramaturgical and Impression Management Views G Dramaturgical: The theory that all people are actors playing varied roles in a large show we call life. G One actor playing many roles depending on situational needs G Role can define significant parts of our selves or merely be a means to an desired or necessary end G Roles are somewhat constant but at the same time ever changing as the eb and flow of the self and the society continue to interact G Impression Management: The ways in which we control how other perceive us or what parts of our selves we let shine through under certain circumstances. G Concealing certain beliefs or practices to better suit the current situation G Playing up certain parts of the self to better suit the role currently assumed G Following social cues to best pass for desired outcomes G Dramaturgical: The theory that all people are actors playing varied roles in a large show we call life. G One actor playing many roles depending on situational needs G Role can define significant parts of our selves or merely be a means to an desired or necessary end G Roles are somewhat constant but at the same time ever changing as the eb and flow of the self and the society continue to interact G Impression Management: The ways in which we control how other perceive us or what parts of our selves we let shine through under certain circumstances. G Concealing certain beliefs or practices to better suit the current situation G Playing up certain parts of the self to better suit the role currently assumed G Following social cues to best pass for desired outcomes

Goffman As applied to SAM via the eyes of a School Psychologist

Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner

Idea of Multiple Intelligences G Created by Howard Gardner in the 1980’s G Questioned the idea that intelligence is a single entity, that it results from a single factor, and that it can be measured simply via IQ tests G Howard Gardner viewed intelligence as 'the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting G Created by Howard Gardner in the 1980’s G Questioned the idea that intelligence is a single entity, that it results from a single factor, and that it can be measured simply via IQ tests G Howard Gardner viewed intelligence as 'the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting Source:

Examples of Multiple Intelligences

Application to “Sam” G Sam in normal scholastic academia 1. Afore mentioned poor ability in school 2. Written off as “un-intelligent” due to poor marks in class 3. Possible low linguistic, Logical- Mathematical, intelligence G Sam on the Soccer field 1. Incredible athlete 2. Amazing control 3. Apparent high-level if Bodily-Kinesthetic G Sam in normal scholastic academia 1. Afore mentioned poor ability in school 2. Written off as “un-intelligent” due to poor marks in class 3. Possible low linguistic, Logical- Mathematical, intelligence G Sam on the Soccer field 1. Incredible athlete 2. Amazing control 3. Apparent high-level if Bodily-Kinesthetic

Georg Simmel The Stranger

G “The Stranger” Simmel looks at the outsider as a means of discovering truth. G There is almost a heroic quality to the stranger. G “The Stranger” Simmel looks at the outsider as a means of discovering truth. G There is almost a heroic quality to the stranger. What is “The Stranger”?

“The Stranger”, as it Applies to our Straw Person G People let down their inhibitions around Sam, and confess openly without any fear. This is because there is a belief that the Stranger is not connected to anyone significant and therefore does not pose a threat to the confessor’s life. “The Stranger”, as it Applies to our Straw Person G People let down their inhibitions around Sam, and confess openly without any fear. This is because there is a belief that the Stranger is not connected to anyone significant and therefore does not pose a threat to the confessor’s life.

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