Sense of Self & Functions of
Self
Social psychologists contend that
a human can organize his or her understanding of the self in multiple ways,
including formation of the self-concept and the use of self-schemas,
self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Such self distinctions are supported through
research depicting three main self functions, including reflexive
consciousness, or the ability to look upon oneself; interpersonal engagement,
or the awareness of oneself as interacting with others; and executive function,
or the self’s role in taking control of daily functioning. Finally, there are
at least three key motives for why the self functions as it does, including the
need to learn more about oneself, the need to believe positively about oneself,
and the need for consistency in self-knowledge. Explore the functions of self
and the motives for self-functioning and consider the existence of possible or
multiple selves and how the concept of self might relate to life.
Describe a recent EVENT of
self-concept and the use of self-schemas, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.
Describe one of the three main
functions of the self (ability to engage in reflexive consciousness, ability to
interact with others, or ability to control daily functioning) that were
evident in the event you selected and explain why.
Explain which of the three motives
for self-functioning (need to learn, need to believe positively about yourself,
or need to have consistent belief in yourself) may have motivated your actions
in the event you selected and why.
