1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?)

4. 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?

5. Adolescent Self-Concept Individuality being oneself and understanding what that is in relation to others Erikson felt that individuals ages 12- 18 have identities that changes form He also says that teens spend a lot of time thinking and wondering whether other people like them.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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