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  1. Identity - Psychology Today

    Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.

  2. Basics of Identity - Psychology Today

    Dec 8, 2014 · What does it mean to be who you are? Identity relates to our basic values that dictate the choices we make (e.g., relationships, career). These choices reflect who we are …

  3. Identity | Psychology Today United Kingdom

    Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.

  4. How Choices Shape Identity, Behavior, and the Brain

    Apr 11, 2025 · Each choice is a micro-expression of our identity —and over time, they add up to a life. Every choice reflects a complex interplay between biology, experience, emotion, and …

  5. Becoming Ourselves - Psychology Today

    Mar 12, 2025 · Does our identity become fixed by a certain stage in life, or is it always evolving? We gain insight into that question as we openly explore the intricacies of the self.

  6. Where Does Identity Come From? - Psychology Today

    Jul 23, 2022 · Comparisons with others and reflections on our experiences form our sense of identity. Through psychology's various lenses, we have studied the extent to which we see …

  7. How to Reclaim Your Identity After a Breakup - Psychology Today

    Dec 16, 2024 · Reclaiming your identity after a breakup means rediscovering the parts of you that may have been neglected. As you reclaim your identity, it’s essential to set boundaries—not …

  8. Personal and Social Identity: Who Are You Through Others’ Eyes

    Oct 15, 2021 · Personal identity is about how you see yourself as “different” from those around you. Social identities tell how you are like others—they connote similarity rather than difference.

  9. The Neuroscience of Identity and Our Many Selves

    Jul 17, 2025 · You are not one self, but many. Psychology and neuroscience now agree that our identity is made of parts, shaped by brain networks that shift with emotion, memory, and context.

  10. The Hazards of an Athletic Identity - Psychology Today

    May 25, 2025 · There’s nothing wrong with athletics being part of your identity, but when it’s your entire sense-of-self it’s problematic.