Class Discussion 2
As you will note from the text, everyone seems to know what the “self” is; however, hardly anyone can actually say what it is. To develop a more scientific understanding of self, scientists begin with the functions of self, its differences from other selves, and its source.
In considering the self, it is important to look at our own views of self and how we have seen others view themselves. In responding to the following discussion, utilize the concepts of self you read about in Chapter 3.
Please respond to all of the following prompts in the class discussion section of your online course:
1. In your own words, define self.
Myself, yourself, etc.
2. How has your own self changed since grade school?
I think since grade school I have changed a lot and I feel like the older I get the more I try to make sense out of my life. I now see life as a meaningful whole.
3. How has it changed since high school?
I think I've changed. I feel like I have grown in knowledge and I think more about consequences. I also have learned about discrimination and held up on the fighting. I get more frustrated and put up with less from people and drama. I hate drama! But I feel like I’m generally more understanding. I also have a lot more patience than I used to.
4. What parts of your self have stayed the same?
My low tolerance for bullying will never change. However, I am more eager and intelligent to stand up against it now.
5. How does your behavior differ when you interact with a professor, coworker, parent, and friend?
My relationship with my professor, coworker would be more of in a professional way but when it comes to my parents and friends I am more laid back and open.
6. How much of your behavior can be attributed to the expectations of your social roles?
I don't care about social role expectations, because when I am in public or with friends I don't care about their expectations of me. If I have to change to prove a point, then I will appear fake to most people.
In considering the self, it is important to look at our own views of self and how we have seen others view themselves. In responding to the following discussion, utilize the concepts of self you read about in Chapter 3.
Please respond to all of the following prompts in the class discussion section of your online course:
1. In your own words, define self.
Myself, yourself, etc.
2. How has your own self changed since grade school?
I think since grade school I have changed a lot and I feel like the older I get the more I try to make sense out of my life. I now see life as a meaningful whole.
3. How has it changed since high school?
I think I've changed. I feel like I have grown in knowledge and I think more about consequences. I also have learned about discrimination and held up on the fighting. I get more frustrated and put up with less from people and drama. I hate drama! But I feel like I’m generally more understanding. I also have a lot more patience than I used to.
4. What parts of your self have stayed the same?
My low tolerance for bullying will never change. However, I am more eager and intelligent to stand up against it now.
5. How does your behavior differ when you interact with a professor, coworker, parent, and friend?
My relationship with my professor, coworker would be more of in a professional way but when it comes to my parents and friends I am more laid back and open.
6. How much of your behavior can be attributed to the expectations of your social roles?
I don't care about social role expectations, because when I am in public or with friends I don't care about their expectations of me. If I have to change to prove a point, then I will appear fake to most people.