Where Idenity comes from and how it is formed

: IDENTITY (NAME (COURSE NAME (INSTITUTIONS NAME

7th OCTOBER 2008

Outline

Thesis

The discussion looks at various definitions of identity , how identity is formed and various factors that contribute towards acquiring identity The discussion also looks at definitions of uniqueness and differences as well as the conclusion of the of discussion

2 . Definitions

A ) A psychological identity in Psychology relates to self-image , that is , the mental model of a person (Brubaker , 2002

B ) Identity in cognitive psychology refers to the capacity for awareness and self reflection of self p

C ) Identity has been used by psychologists to describe personal identity or things that bring out uniqueness in a person

D ) Social identity describes the collection of group memberships that bring out the definition of an individual

E ) In Philosophy it refers to the self conscious person that which make her or him unique

3 . Formation of identity

A ) Through inheritance

B ) Through a person 's interrelationships with other members of the society

C ) Through various contributions to the society

D ) Through one own perceptions

4 . Factors that contribute towards acquiring identity

A ) By the surrounding environment

B ) Hereditary

5 . Uniqueness and differences

A ) Uniqueness means that there is no replica of what you are or have

B ) Differences means that at some point some aspects do not meet

6 . Conclusion

A brief summary of definition , how identity is formed , acquired and the definition of uniqueness and differences and how the affect identity Introduction

Identity is an umbrella term that is...