Child imitates the behavior of the parents.

American philosopher prominent in both social psychology and the development of Pragmatism.

Theory of the Social Self

It is an individual perception anchored on race, gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, and language.

A major Canadian-American sociologist who played a significant role in the development of modern American sociology.

It represents the spontaneous and unique traits of the individual.

Mental processes involved in evaluating others as “us” and “them” (Tajfel and Turner, 1986)

A person transition from one identity to another.

Just like how people categorize things, we also categorize people to groups (ex. Religious affiliations).

The full development of the self is attained when the “__” and “__” are united.

A sense of belongingness to the social world.

In real life, everyday interactions happen in three regions:

Feelings of belongingness to one state or nation.

The person’s sense of who one is according to his or her membership to a certain group.

The objective element of the self.

Child playing the roles of others (knowing the difference between oneself and the roles a person plays)

Through __, the individual develops a concept of self.

(shared understanding of a group of people; norms, beliefs, and traditions)

He believes that Social Self is the central element of society.

It is concerned with how cultural and biological processes interact to shape human experiences.

How one sees himself or herself as a member of a certain group.

It provides patters of “__”; self and identity may have different meanings in different cultures

It is the scientific study of social groups and human relationship generates new insights into the interconnectedness between the self and other people.

The subjective element and the active side of the self.

It is not a behavior itself but the shared understandings that guide behavior and are expressed in behavior (__)

American sociologist who employed a socio-psychological approach to the understanding of society.

Three-phased rite of passage (by __):

When one already has a group, the person tends to compare his group to other groups.

The change in one’s status is officially incorporated.

__ should serve only as a guide for reflection and should not be taken to end up living in accordance with other people’s expectations.

Self is not inborn. It is developed usually in childhood which comes in 3 stages:

Identity or feeling of belongingness to a certain culture or group.

Polish-born British social psychologist, best known for his concept of social identity, a central idea in what became known as social identity theory.

It is the process in which one takes on the role of another by putting oneself in the position of the person with whom one interacts.

A process in which people regulate and control information in social interaction.

(National Flag, emblem)

Explains why a person acts and behaves the way he or she does.

Social Identity Theory

He is remembered in Europe for the effort he gave to establishing a European style of social psychology, one that recognized the social, political, and historical context within which social behavior takes place.

It makes sense of how an individual is influenced by the cultural contexts he or she is situated in.

It is how people make sense of their experiences and behave according to socially shared ideas values, and perceptions.

People detach from their former identity to another.

Looking-glass Self

that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, moral, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.(__)

After categorizing, one will adopt the identity of the group (ex. What are the qualities of a Roman Catholic?).

Being aware of the role in relation to others.

It represents the internalized attitudes and demands of other people and the individual’s awareness of those demands.

The world is a big theater stage.

How one sees himself or herself as an individual.

__ is an important source of pride and self-esteem.

Dramaturgical Model of Social Life

Development of self lies in the ability to “___”

The self, which is essentially an individual’s awareness of one’s social or personal identity is a social development.

__ of the self is based on the assumption that human behavior is influenced by group life.

The self is developed as a result of one’s perception of other people’s opinion.