Section: Module 2: Lesson 3: Self-Esteem | Intro to Sociology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define self-esteem, self-concept, and self-efficacy.
    • Explain how self-concept is heavily influenced by the process of social comparison.
    • Differentiate how upward and downward comparisons influence our self-esteem.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 42 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Self-Concept URL
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      Read the section "Introduction: What Is Self-Efficacy?" (6 minutes)

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      Self-Concept URL
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      Read the entire page. (17 minutes)

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      Self-Concept URL
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      Read the entire page. (19 minutes)

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      The Social Self: The Role of the Social Situation URL
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      Read the section titled "Upward and Downward Comparisons Influence Our Self-Esteem." (9 minutes)

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