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What is the focus on the Philosophy and Science's perspectives on the Self?Focuses on how classical and modern philosophical models define the Self, its evolution over time, and the relevance of the philosophy of the self to the younger generation. Additionally, it discusses how science explains the concept of the Self through natural and social sciences.
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Name three issues discussed in the section "Issues on Understanding the Self."Nature vs Nurture, Self vs Identity, and Uni vs Multi Dimensionalities.
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How does the Nature perspective explain the self in biological sciences?Explains that traits are passed on through generations, serving as a blueprint for self-expressions, studied structurally and functionally from the molecular level to human physiological systems.
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What is Nurture in the context of Social Sciences, regarding the self?It is primarily viewed as an outcome of various nurturing factors in the context of one’s social life, emphasizing the impact of social environments on self-construal.
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Define Self and Identity based on lexical definitions.It is “the person that someone normally or truly is,” while Identity (noun) is “the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or group different from others.”
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According to Oyserman, Elmore, and Smith, what comprises one's self-concept?Identities, which include traits, characteristics, social relations, roles, and social group memberships, define who one is, focusing on the past, present, or future.
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What is the main distinction between Self and Identity?___ refers to the entire person, while ____ refers to the distinguishing character or personality of an individual.
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What concept underscores the distinctions and overlap of self and identity, according to Oyserman, Elmore, and Smith?Self-concept, which includes what comes to mind when one thinks of oneself.
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How is the Self described in terms of dimensionality?Multidimensional, composed of various aspects, and influenced by factors such as social, environmental, heredity, and person-volition factors.
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What does the Social Factor of the Self encompass?The influences of significant people in a person’s life, such as family, peer groups, organizations, and other significant individuals.
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How does the Environmental Factor contribute to the formation of the Self?Physical and communal elements in one's everyday surroundings, contributing to the development of traits and skills in response to the expectations and norms of a particular locality or place.
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What is the non-negotiable factor among the discussed factors of the Self?Heredity is considered the non-negotiable factor, as it involves the biological process of passing on certain traits and characteristics from one generation to another.
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What does the Person-Volition Factor of the Self refer to?Refers to the inclination of a person to form and construct a specific identity, influenced by internal mentality and aggregated social-life experiences.
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How do social scientists, such as sociologists, view the Person-Volition Factor of the Self?Deviant and non-conformist, but note that being one is not necessarily negative, as some may become trend-setters, discoverers, or inventors.
