Identity (social science)

The notion of "identity" has many uses throughout the social sciences. In cognitive psychology, identity is discussed in terms of whether or not an individual is self-reflective —i.e. whether it is aware of its own identity.

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Cognitive psychology - Aware

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For example, some papers published in 2002 indicated that dolphins possess the ability to identify themselves in mirrors. Which raises a question being asked in some circles as to whether there exists an environmental identity.

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2002 - Dolphins

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The psychological idea of identity in humans is tied up in self image, namely one's view or model of oneself. Psychologists and counselors interest themselves in psychological identity —an individual person's sense of self. This is usually referred to as personal identity. (See also identity crisis and the work of Erik Erikson.)

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Self image - Identity crisis - Erik Erikson

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