IDS - THE SELF

Social Psychology - 

Scientific study of individuals behaviour and thoughts, and how this is affected by real or imagined group presence 

What Social Psychology studies...

• The self
• Social Perception
• Social Cognitions 
• Attitudes 
• Affiliation/ attraction/ love
• Prejudice & aggression 
• Social Influence 
• Prosocial behaviour 
• Groups/ Group Processes

The Self

• Experience of being unique 
• Capable of agency
• Physical body
• Past experiences 
• Present and future 
• Live in a particular social situation 

What is the Self made up of?

James (1890) - Distinguishes parts of…