Green and Tan Illustrative Understanding Theme Presentation_20240905_201914_0000.pdf

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1. COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS OF
THE SELF
ACROSS
DISCIPLINES

2. • It highlights how the self is shaped by
a combination of environmental (social
influences, cultural norms), behavioral
(actions, choices), and personal
(thoughts, beliefs, values).
ALBERT BANDURA'S SOCIAL-
COGNITIVE THEORY
• Is believed that the self is a dynamic, ever-
evolving construct that is influenced by
interactions, experiences, and worldviews.
People actively acquire knowledge and
shape their sense of self through
reinforcement, modeling, and observation.

3. • According to this viewpoint,
motivation and behavior are influenced
by self-efficacy, or the belief in one's
own abilities. It also emphasizes the
significance of having the capacity to
control one's thoughts and behavior.
ALBERT BANDURA'S SOCIAL-
COGNITIVE THEORY

4. Strengths: Highlights how each person actively
shapes their own identity, recognizes the impact of
social factors, and provides useful tools for
comprehending and altering behavior. -
Weaknesses: May be criticized for oversimplifying
the intricate interactions between variables and
for failing to adequately take into consideration
biological influences or unconscious processes.
STRENGTH AND
WEAKNESSES

5. GEORGE HERBERT MEAD
PIONEERED SYMBOLIC
INTERACTIONISM
Focuses on how people construct their sense of self
through social interactions and the meanings they
ascribe to symbols and situations.
We understand ourselves through the perspectives
of others because the self is a social construction
that results from "taking the role of the other.".
Through social interactions, our sense of self is
continuously negotiated and redefined.

6. GEORGE HERBERT MEAD
PIONEERED SYMBOLIC
INTERACTIONISM
This viewpoint places a strong emphasis on
the ways in which cultural contexts, social
roles, and social norms shape identity and
behavior. It draws attention to how
language and symbols have the ability to
create meaning and influence social
interactions.

7. STRENGTH AND
WEAKNESSES
Strengths: Highlights the value of social
interaction and communication, gives a nuanced
understanding of how the self is socially
constructed, and sheds light on the dynamics of
social groups.
Weaknesses: May not fully account for power
dynamics and social inequalities, and may be
criticized for ignoring the impact of individual
agency and internal psychological processes.

8. SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR AND
JEAN-PAUL SARTRE
EXISTENTIALISM
Is that people have the freedom and
responsibility to create their own meaning and
identity in a world that lacks an underlying
purpose.
Decisions, deeds, and commitments
continuously shape the self, which is not fixed.
Since existence comes before essence, we
must find our own meaning in the world in
which we are born.

9. SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR AND
JEAN-PAUL SARTRE
EXISTENTIALISM
Behavior, and Social Interactions:
This viewpoint emphasizes the
value of living a true life,
accepting personal responsibility
and freedom, and discovering
purpose in an absurd and
meaningless world. It empowers
people to accept responsibility for
their decisions and deeds.

10. STRENGTH AND
WEAKNESSES
Strengths: Provides a strong framework for
comprehending the human condition;
highlights personal accountability and
freedom; promotes authenticity and
introspection.
Weaknesses: May be blamed for being
unduly individualistic, ignoring the impact
of social factors, and possibly creating a
depressing or alienating feeling.

11. SIMILARITIES AND
DIFFERENCES
Similarities: Each of the three viewpoints
recognizes that the self is dynamic and always
changing, impacted by both internal and
external forces. They also stress the significance
of social interaction in the process of self-
shaping.
Differences: While sociology emphasizes the
social construction of the self, psychology
concentrates on the cognitive processes
involved in the formation of the self, and
philosophy investigates the existential nature of
the self.

12. PERSONAL
REFLECTION
The social-cognitive theory is the
viewpoint that most appeals to me.
Its emphasis on the individual's
active role in forming their own
identity and behavior is empowering,
in my opinion. The theory's emphasis
on self-efficacy and self-regulation
aligns with my conviction that each
of us is capable of making significant
changes in our own lives.

13. PERSONAL
REFLECTION
I am aware of this perspective's
limitations, though. Recognizing how
social influences and unconscious
processes affect our thoughts and
behaviors is crucial. Through the
integration of insights derived from
all three perspectives, a more
comprehensive understanding of the
self can be developed.

14. PERSONAL
REFLECTION
I understand that identity is socially
constructed, that we have the
existential freedom to give our lives
meaning, and that our self-
perception is shaped by cognitive
processes. With this knowledge, I
will be able to make wise decisions,
navigate social situations, and lead a
more genuine life.

15. CONCLUSION
These three viewpoints provide insightful
understandings of the intricate nature of the self.
We can better appreciate the diversity and
complexity of the human experience by
comprehending the various definitions and
interpretations of the self. With this information,
we can live more fulfilled lives, make wiser
decisions, and create lasting relationships.

16. COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS OF THE
SELF ACROSS
DISCIPLINES
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