1. Chapter 2

2. Unique or individual pattern of a persons life. Sum total of all a person is. Reaction to environment.

3. Find a picture in a magazine (or draw a picture) that you feel represents you. Write a paragraph explaining why this picture represents you.

4. Affected by: Social Comparison > grades, body image Dove campaign Packaged by how other people see and treat you Significant others > important people.

5. Who has been a significant person in your life? Can we control the influence people have on us? Take a moment to write a thank you note to an important person who had a positive impact on your life.

6.  Refers to overall evaluation of oneself  “The Rosenburg Self-Esteem Scale”  Rosenburg chose to evaluate self-esteem based on a scale.

7. The picture of the individual worth each person has  Self talk: non-verbal mental speech we use when we think about something, solve problems, make plans Positive Self-talkNegative Self-talk I sure am a good person.I am not a very good person. I know I can do it.I cannot do anything right. I am smarter than most people think.I sure am stupid. I know, if I try hard enough, I can pass that math class. I will never be able to pass math. If I do not ask, I will never know if Melissa will go out with me. Melissa would not want to go out with me. Sabi and Angie are two of my good friends. Nobody likes me.

8. Stable and consistent characteristics that show how people differ.

9. O – openness to experience C- conscientiousness (level of organization) E – extraversion (level of comfort in social settings) A – agreeableness (level of cooperativeness) N – Neuroticism (level of ease)

10. TraitDescription of high scorer Description of low scorer Openness to experience OR Not open Imaginative Prefers variety Creativity Practical Prefers routine Uncreative Conscientiousness OR Undirected Responsible Organized Dependable Negligent Disorganized Undependable Extroversion OR Introversion Talkative Expressive Active Quiet Reserved Passive Agreeableness Or Antagonistic Good-natured Helpful Trusting Irritable Stubborn Suspicious Neuroticism OR Emotional Stability Worrying Anxious Insecure Calm Self-Controlled Secure

11. Pair up with a partner and answer the following question: What is one of your strengths? What is one of your weaknesses?

12. “Every passing minute is a chance to turn it around.” –Cameron Crow (film director)

13.  Using the power point fill out the following definitions on your yellow sheet: Id Superego Ego

14.  In partners come up with 1 example for each component: Id Superego Ego Watch the video on Id, Ego Superego, and Ego to better understand how the different components work together.

15. What (who) boosts your self-esteem? What (who) makes you feel good about yourself? What (who) brings positivity into your life? When do you feel you are at your best? Answer one of the following questions and share it with a partner:

16. Is your happiness based on your performance or others? Is it based on one thing/person? Is it temporary? Is it healthy? Reflect on your answer and be REAL with yourself:

17. Do others affect our decision making? What situations should we listen to others? What situations should we ignore others? Who do you listen to? Why does their opinion matter?

18. Let’s continue to dive into who we are and why we make the decisions we do. How is our decision making influenced by our upbringing? Were we born with this? Can we change?

19.  Nature: genetics  Nurture: environment Which contributes more to personality?personality

20.  In groups, fill out the “Nature vs. Nurture” worksheet. Each group will come up with at least 3 examples for Nature & Nurture, along with a Venn Diagram.

21. Student of Sigmund Freud First to recognize a life span nature of development

22. Step 1: Using page 57-59 in your textbook, fill in the information about Erikson’s 8 stages on your yellow sheet. This will require you to read the ENTIRE section over Erikson. Step 2: Once you have completed the reading, create a poster over the 8 different stages. Poster must contain: -The eight stages -Age group -Description of the stage (2 parts)

23. Focus on self vs Focus on greater good Discussion: What are the benefits of Individualistic cultures? Collectivist cultures? Impacted by culture. Individualism: independence Collectivism: working together in social harmony