The perception of the lexemes self-analysis and self-assessment by everyday and professional linguistic consciousness

Abstract

The article describes the specifics of how lexemes from the field of psychology (the lexemes self-analysis and self-assessment) are perceived by everyday and professional linguistic consciousness. The study was conducted using the free associative experiment method. Participants included both professional psychologists (professional linguistic consciousness) and individuals unrelated to psychology (everyday linguistic consciousness), representing various age groups. It is shown that the perception of the lexeme self-analysis exhibits minor differences. Everyday linguistic consciousness perceives self-analysis more specifically, while professional linguistic consciousness demonstrates greater generalization. The lexicographic meaning of the lexeme self-analysis is fully realized in the formulated psycholinguistic meanings. The encyclopedic meaning of the lexeme is closer to the professional psycholinguistic meaning. The perception of the lexeme self-assessment also shows minor differences. Everyday linguistic consciousness tends to focus more on the result of self-assessment and its objective component. In contrast, professional linguistic consciousness places greater emphasis on evaluating the process of self-assessment in a person's life. Both lexicographic and encyclopedic meanings of the lexeme are realized in the two psycholinguistic meanings. For both lexemes, it can be stated that psycholinguistic meanings are broader than both lexicographic and encyclopedic meanings.