JoVE Logo

Iniciar sesión

In general, a schema is a mental construct consisting of a cluster or collection of related concepts (Bartlett, 1932). There are many different types of schemata, and they all have one thing in common: schemata are a method of organizing information that allows the brain to work more efficiently. When a schema is activated, the brain makes immediate assumptions about the person or object being observed.

More specifically, self-schemas refer to the mental representations that reflect who someone is—the beliefs, experiences, and generalizations about the self in certain settings or situations throughout life. People can hold self-schemas for different characteristics and traits, interests, and even behaviors. For instance, one person might activate their "healthy-eater" schema: They eat more vegetables and less junk food (Holub, Haney, & Roelse, 2012). Our views of our selves are constantly updated with new encounters and experiences. How many times have you asked yourself: "Who am I?" Has the answer changed?   

 

This text is adapted from OpenStax, Psychology. OpenStax CNX.

 

Tags

Self schemasSocial SelfSelf knowledgeInteractionsIntrospectionSelf narrativeConstrualReliabilityInaccuraciesNonconsciousAlternative AccountsInternal TraitsExternal Traits

Del capítulo 2:

article

Now Playing

2.2 : Self-Schemas

El Ser Social

30.7K Vistas

article

2.1 : El sentido del Yo: Autoevaluación reflejada y Comparación Social

El Ser Social

49.3K Vistas

article

2.3 : Rasgos y Estado del autoestima

El Ser Social

10.8K Vistas

article

2.4 : Autoevaluación: Automejora y Autoverificación

El Ser Social

5.1K Vistas

article

2.5 : Teoría de la Autodiscrepancia

El Ser Social

18.2K Vistas

article

2.6 : Autopresentación: Autocontrol y Autocapacitación

El Ser Social

38.5K Vistas

JoVE Logo

Privacidad

Condiciones de uso

Políticas

Investigación

Educación

ACERCA DE JoVE

Copyright © 2025 MyJoVE Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados