16 - Self Concept & Gender Identity

Question 1

What are self-concepts like in early childhood?

Answer 1

In early childhood (3-5 years) self concepts are made up of concrete physical, observable characteristics.

Question 2

What are self-concepts like in middle childhood?

Answer 2

In middle childhood (5-9 years) self-concepts shift towards internal descriptions such as feelings and beliefs.

Question 3

What are self-concepts like in adolescence?

Answer 3

In adolescence, traits are unified into abstract descriptors e.g. talented

Question 4

What is the difference between the I-self and the Me-self?

Answer 4

The I-Self is a sense of self as knower and actor. The Me-Self is sense of self as an object of knowledge and evaluation.

Question 5

What is self-esteem made up of according to Susan Harter?

Answer 5

According to Susan Harter, self-esteem is made up of academic performance, social competence, behavioural conduct, physical/athletic competence, and physical appearance.

Question 6

Why are young children very positive about themselves?

Answer 6

6. Young children are very positive about themselves because they find it difficult to distinguish between the actual and ideal self,