Epsy Final

Front 1

Identity Development

Back 1

Discovering who you are, and all of the relevant factors that contribute to who you are the "what" of student development. Not progressive (can develop integrity while having low self esteem).

Front 2

Chickering

Back 2

-The "content" of students' identity changes with societal changes
-Chickering: "How" identity develops is constant
-7 Vectors

Front 3

What is a vector?

Back 3

A complex quantity possessing both magnitude and direction

Front 4

#1) Achieving Competence

Back 4

-Intellectual (specifyin in ur major)
-Physical/Manual (fitness)
-Interpersonal (interaction with roommates and floormates)

Front 5

#2) Managing Emotions

Back 5

1) Your own emotions
2) Recognizing & reacting to others' emotions

Front 6

#3) Autonomy toward Interdependence

Back 6

-Dependence on who?
-Autonomy from who?
-Interdependence
-Dependence==> Autonomy ==> Interdependence
-Taking care of urself

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#4) Interpersonal Relationships

Back 7

Relationships (help) identify who you are
Gender Differences…ADVANTAGE=Women

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#5) Establishing Identity

Back 8

Builds on each of the previous vectors:
1) Competence
2) Emotions
3) Interdependence
4) Relationships
The Swing Vector
A Catch all to the previous vectors

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#6) Developing Purpose

Back 9

Direction for one's life through assessment and clarification of interest, educational and career options, and lifestyle preferences" U of Texas
1) Vocational Commitment
• Work
• Career
• Education
2) Avocational interests (subordinate occupation or interest)
• Volunteering
• Second Job (that defines you?)
3) Lifestyle
• Leisure time
• Spending habits
• Friends & activities
4) Values (things held as important)
• Social issues (ie homelessness)
• Personal status
• Wealth
• Other values…..

A strong vector requires one to integrate the four components to complement one another

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#7) Developing Integrity

Back 10

Defining a set of values to guide ones actions.